Generic name:ketorolac (nasal) [ KEE-toe-ROLE-ak ]
Drug class:Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
What is Sprix?
Sprix is a nonsteroidal anti inflammatory drug (NSAID). Ketorolac works by reducing substances in the body that cause pain, fever, and inflammation.
Sprix Nasal Spray is used in adult patients for the short-term (5 days or less) treatment of moderate to severe pain.
The safety and effectiveness of Sprix in patients 17 years and younger has not been established. It is not for use in children less than 2 years of age.
Warnings
You should not use Sprix if you have severe kidney disease, a bleeding or blood clotting disorder, bleeding in your brain, a stomach ulcer or history of stomach bleeding, or if you have ever had a severe allergic reaction after taking aspirin or an NSAID. Do not use Sprix Nasal Spray for longer than 5 days.
Ketorolac can increase your risk of fatal heart attack or stroke, even if you don't have any risk factors. Do not use this medicine just before or after heart bypass surgery (coronary artery bypass graft, or CABG).
Ketorolac may also cause stomach or intestinal bleeding, which can be fatal. These conditions can occur without warning while you are using this medicine, especially in older adults.
Pentoxifylline or probenecid can interact with ketorolac and should not be used at the same time.
Before taking this medicine
Sprix can increase your risk of fatal heart attack or stroke, even if you don't have any risk factors. Do not use this medicine just before or after heart bypass surgery (coronary artery bypass graft, or CABG).
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