Generic name: ketorolac tromethamine
Dosage form: injection, solution
Drug class:Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Feb 1, 2022.
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KETOROLAC TROMETHAMINE- ketorolac tromethamine injection, solution
FOR INTRAVENOUS (IV)/ INTRAMUSCULAR (IM) USE (15 mg and 30 mg)
FOR INTRAMUSCULAR (IM) USE ONLY (60 mg)
Ketorolac tromethamine, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), is indicated for the short-term (up to 5 days in adults) management of moderately severe acute pain that requires analgesia at the opioid level. Oral ketorolac tromethamine is indicated only as continuation treatment following IV or IM dosing of ketorolac tromethamine, if necessary. The total combined duration of use of oral ketorolac tromethamine and ketorolac tromethamine injection should not exceed 5 days.
Ketorolac tromethamine is not indicated for use in paediatric patients and it is NOT indicated for minor or chronic ...
