MED-Ketorolac

Analgesic, NSAID

Reversibly blocks the action of cyclooxygenase which in turn prevents formation of prostaglandins. Causes analgesia equivalent to that of morphine sulfate

Acute moderate to severe pain

NSAID allergy, ASA sensitivity asthma, known peptic ulcer disease, recent GI bleed, renal failure, confirmed cerebrovascular bleeding, recent CABG, pregnancy

Use cautiously with CHF and cirrhosis patients due to renal failure

• GI bleeding
• Inhibition of platelet aggregation
• Acute renal failure
• N/V
• Diarrhea

Potentiates medications that inhibit platelet aggregation

Adult: 15-30 mg IV or 30-60 mg IM (single dose only)