Ketorolac Tromethamine (Toradol IM)

Toradol IM

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) analgesic.

NSAID that also exhibits peripherally acting nonnarcotic analgesic activity by inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis.

Short-term management of moderate to severe pain.

Allergy to salicylates or other NSAIDs; patients with history of asthma; bleeding disorders, especially gastrointestinal (GI) related (peptic ulcer disease); renal failure.

Anaphylaxis due to hypersensitivity, nausea, GI bleeding, sedation, hypotension or hypertension, rash, headache, edema.

May increase bleeding time in patients taking anticoagulants.

15 or 30 mg in 1-mL or 60 mg in 2-mL vials.

• Adult: 30-60 mg IM.
• Pediatric: Not recommended

• Onset: 10 minutes.
• Peak Effect: 1-2 hours.
• Duration: 2-6 hours.

Pregnancy safety: Category C. Use with caution in elderly patient. May be given IV in lower dosage (15-30mg).