Ketorolac
Information about Ketorolac
Ketorolac Uses
Ketorolac is used for pain relief, fever, headache, dental pain, post operative pain, pain during menstruation, arthralgia, muscle pain, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis and gout. It relieves pain in conditions like post-operative pain.
How Ketorolac works
Ketorolac is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain and inflammation (redness and swelling).
Common side effects of Ketorolac
Vomiting, Stomach pain/epigastric pain, Nausea, Indigestion, Diarrhea, Heartburn, Loss of appetite
Available Medicine for Ketorolac
KetorolDr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd
₹36 to ₹1774 variant(s)
OrasoreWings Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
₹66 to ₹20011 variant(s)
KetanovSun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
₹26 to ₹1045 variant(s)
AcularAbbVie Therapeutics India Private Limited
₹55 to ₹1552 variant(s)
DentaforceMankind Pharma Ltd
₹551 variant(s)
T LacIndoco Remedies Ltd
₹49 to ₹842 variant(s)
AcuvailAllergan India Pvt Ltd
₹5491 variant(s)
KetologClaris Lifesciences Ltd
₹68 to ₹3612 variant(s)
CadolacCadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹24 to ₹552 variant(s)
KelacIntas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹5 to ₹634 variant(s)
Expert advice for Ketorolac
- You have been prescribed Ketorolac to relieve pain and inflammation.
- Take it with food or milk to prevent upset stomach.
- Take it as per the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor. Long term use may lead to serious complications such as stomach bleeding and kidney problems.
- It may cause dizziness, drowsiness or visual disturbances. Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration.
- Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Ketorolac as it can cause excessive drowsiness and increase your risk of stomach problems.
- Inform your doctor if you have a history of heart disease or stroke.
- Your doctor may regularly monitor your kidney function, liver function and levels of blood components, if you are taking this medicine for long-term treatment.