Ketorolac (Systemic)
Brand Names : Toradol
Proper Use of This MedicineFor patients
taking ketorolac tablets
:
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To lessen stomach upset, ketorolac tablets should be taken with food
(a meal or a snack) or with an antacid.
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Take this medicine with a full glass of water. Also, do not lie down
for about 15 to 30 minutes after taking it. This helps to prevent irritation
that may lead to trouble in swallowing.
For patients using ketorolac injection
:
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Medicines given by injection are sometimes used at home. If you will
be using ketorolac at home, your health care professional will teach you how
the injections are to be given. You will also have a chance to practice giving
injections. Be certain that you understand exactly how the medicine is to
be injected.
For safe and effective use of this medicine, do not
use more of it, do not use it more often, and do not use it for more than
5 days
. Using too much of this medicine increases the chance of unwanted
effects, especially in elderly patients.
Ketorolac should be used only when it is ordered by your doctor for treating
certain kinds of pain. Because of the risk of serious side effects, do not
save any leftover ketorolac for use in the future, and do not share it with
other people.
Dosing - The dose of ketorolac will be different for
different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the
directions on the label
. The following information includes only the
average doses of ketorolac. If your dose is different,
do not change it
unless your doctor tells you to do so.
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For oral
dosage form (tablets):
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For pain:
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Adults (patients 16 years of age and older) - One 10-milligram
(mg) tablet four times a day, four to six hours apart. Some people may be
directed to take two tablets for the first dose only.
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Children up to 16 years of age - Use and dose must be determined
by your doctor.
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For injection
dosage form:
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For pain:
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Adults (patients 16 years of age and older) - 15 or 30 mg, injected
into a muscle or a vein four times a day, at least 6 hours apart. This amount
of medicine may be contained in 1 mL or in one-half (0.5) mL of the injection,
depending on the strength. Some people who do not need more than one injection
may receive one dose of 60 mg, injected into a muscle.
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Children up to 16 years of age - Use and dose must be determined
by your doctor.
Missed dose - If you have been directed to use this medicine
according to a regular schedule, and you miss a dose, use it as soon as possible.
However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and
go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.
Storage - To store this medicine:
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Keep out of the reach of children.
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Store away from heat and direct light.
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Do not store ketorolac tablets in the bathroom, near the kitchen
sink, or in other damp places. Heat or moisture may cause the medicine to
break down.
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Keep the injection form of ketorolac from freezing. Do not store
it in the refrigerator.
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Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed. Be sure
that any discarded medicine is out of the reach of children.
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