Ketorol Injection (Ketorolace)

SKU

CMS2455

USA Brand Name

Diltiazem

Strength

–

Generic Name

Ketorolace

Manufacturer

Dr Reddy’s Laboratories, India, India

## Ketorol Injection (Ketorolac)

## What Is The Generic Name For Ketorol Injection:

Ketorolac is the generic version for Ketorol Injection

## Which USA Brand is Equivalent To Ketorol Injection (Ketorolac):

Diltiazem

## About Ketorol Injection (Ketorolac)

Ketorol Injection contains an active ingredient, Ketorolac. This medicine is used for pain relief.  It also relieves pain in conditions like post-operative pain. It is available at all the leading pharmacy, drugstores, and medical supply stores and must be given by doctor’s prescription only.

## Manufacturer:

Dr Reddy’s Laboratories, India is one of the leading pharmaceutical companies which manufacture Ketorol Injection. It can be purchased from our online pharmacy.

## Strength:

Ketorol Injection contains an active ingredient, Ketorolac, which is available in the various strengths and substitutes at all the leading pharmacy, drugstores, and medical supply stores.

## What Are The Uses Of The Ketorol Injection (Ketorolac):

Ketorol Injection is used in the treatment in following conditions:

Moderate to severe pain

## How Ketorol Injection (Ketorolac) Works:

Ketorol Injection has an active ingredient; Ketorolac, is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID) which works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain and inflammation (redness and swelling).

## Before You Use Ketorol Injection (Ketorolac):

Make sure that:

You are not allergic to Ketorolac

You are not allergic to Ketorolac

You are not having any serious Disease

You are not having any serious Disease

Your doctor must know about your medical history (about your Surgeries, all diseases, pre- existing disease and Medications, Food Habits, Supplements, etc.)

Your doctor must know about your medical history (about your Surgeries, all diseases, pre- existing disease and Medications, Food Habits, Supplements, etc.)

## What Should You Avoid While Taking Ketorol Injection (Ketorolac):

You should avoid taking alcohol

You should avoid taking alcohol

You should avoid driving

You should avoid driving

You should avoid taking Medicines without prescriptions

You should avoid taking Medicines without prescriptions

## When Not To Use Ketorol Injection (Ketorolac):

You should not take Ketorol Injection if you:

Have ever noticed any Allergy/Hypersensitivity

Have ever noticed any Allergy/Hypersensitivity

Have Liver disease

Have Liver disease

Have asthma

Have asthma

Have heart problem

Have heart problem

Have undergone Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery (CABG)

Have undergone Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery (CABG)

Have gastro-intestinal bleeding

Have gastro-intestinal bleeding

Have impaired kidney function

Have impaired kidney function

Are Pregnant/Conceiving/Breastfeeding

Are Pregnant/Conceiving/Breastfeeding

## Tell Your Doctor If You:

Have Allergy to the Injection

Have Allergy to the Injection

Are taking Alcohol or Other Drugs

Are taking Alcohol or Other Drugs

Have Liver/ Kidney disease

Have Liver/ Kidney disease

Are Pregnant or Trying to Conceive

Are Pregnant or Trying to Conceive

Are Breastfeeding

Are Breastfeeding

## Dosage:

Ketorol Injection contains an active ingredient, Ketorolac, which is used for pain relief. It is available in various strengths and substitutes and must be given on prescription only. You should consult your doctor for dosage and time because age and severity of the disease differ from person to person and it can only be judged by your doctor.

Adults are advised to take Ketorol Injection at a fixed time with food as instructed by your Doctor. You must take it regularly by time for better effects.

## How Much Of The Ketorol Injection (Ketorolac) to Be Used:

As Ketorol Injection is available in various strengths and substitutes, Patients are always advised to follow their doctor’s prescriptions and instructions to take Ketorol Injection. Do not take the Injection on your own and for longer time than prescribed by doctor.

## How To Take The Ketorol Injection (Ketorolac):

Ketorol Injection should be taken at a fixed time as directed by your doctor. Your doctor or nurse will give you Ketorol Injection. Kindly do not self administer this medicine.

## For How Long Should You Continue Using Ketorol Injection (Ketorolac):

You are always advised to take Ketorol Injection as prescribed. Do not start/stop using this medicine yourself. Follow all the instructions given by your doctor. Do not take the Injection in smaller or larger amount or for longer than recommended by your doctor.

## Overdose:

Seek emergency medical attention or contact your doctor in case of any overdose symptoms. Since Ketorol Injection is administered in the hospital or clinical setting by a qualified healthcare professional, the likelihood of an overdose is very low. However, emergency medical treatment will be initiated by the doctor if any overdose symptoms is suspected.

## Missed Dose:

The missed dosage should be taken as soon as possible. It is advisable to skip the missed dosage if it is already time for your next scheduled dosage. Do not take double dosage to make up for the missed dosage. Since Ketorol Injection is administered by a qualified healthcare professional in the clinical or hospital setting, the likelihood of a missed dosage is very low.

## What Are The Side Effects Of The Ketorol Injection (Ketorolac):

Swelling of face, eyelids, tongue, lips, hands and feet

Swelling of face, eyelids, tongue, lips, hands and feet

Unexpected weight gain

Unexpected weight gain

Skin rash

Skin rash

Mouth ulcers

Mouth ulcers

Abdominal pain

Abdominal pain

Decreased urine output

Decreased urine output

Yellow colored eyes or skin

Yellow colored eyes or skin

Diarrhea

Diarrhea

Drowsiness

Drowsiness

Headache

Headache

Pain at the injection site

Pain at the injection site

Vomiting

Vomiting

Nausea

Nausea

Indigestion

Indigestion

Heartburn

Heartburn

Loss of appetite

Loss of appetite

## What Are The Common Drug Interactions:

Few medicines have been reported to interact with Ketorol Injection. It can produce some undesirable effects or cause your drug not to work properly. You should always tell your doctor if you are on other medication or Supplements so that well planned medication can be given. It interacts with the following medicines:

Methotrexate

Methotrexate

Warfarin

Warfarin

Corticosteroids

Corticosteroids

Antihypertensives

Antihypertensives

Nimesulide

Nimesulide

Metamizole / Dipyrone

Metamizole / Dipyrone

Oxyphenbutazone

Oxyphenbutazone

Heparin

Heparin

Benzydamine

Benzydamine

## There are disease interactions with Ketorolac which include:

Asthma

Asthma

Fluid retention and Edema

Fluid retention and Edema

Skin Rash

Skin Rash

Impaired kidney function

Impaired kidney function

Impaired liver function

Impaired liver function

Gastro-intestinal bleeding

Gastro-intestinal bleeding

Heart problem

Heart problem

Warning And Precaution:

Warning And Precaution:

Ketorol Injection can worsen the conditions like:

Ketorol Injection can worsen the conditions like:

Allergy

Allergy

Kidney/Liver Diseases

Always consult your doctor to get best possible treatment when you are suffering from any of these conditions.

Always consult your doctor to get best possible treatment when you are suffering from any of these conditions.

## Things To Remember:

Keep out of reach of children

Keep out of reach of children

It is not recommended in patients with severe kidney injury.

It is not recommended in patients with severe kidney injury.

Avoid using this medicine if you have any bleeding disorder or have a known allergy to this medicine.

Avoid using this medicine if you have any bleeding disorder or have a known allergy to this medicine.

You must regularly monitor your kidney function, liver function and levels of blood components, if you are taking this medicine for long-term treatment.

You must regularly monitor your kidney function, liver function and levels of blood components, if you are taking this medicine for long-term treatment.

You must always read the information thoroughly written on the leaflet of medicine.

You must always read the information thoroughly written on the leaflet of medicine.

Always consult your doctor if you have any doubt related to dosage, time and strength of the medicine.

Always consult your doctor if you have any doubt related to dosage, time and strength of the medicine.

## Indications:

Ketorol Injection should be taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take this Injection for shorter or longer time than recommended by the Doctor.

## Storage:

Store the Ketorol Injection at room temperature in dark and dry place. Make sure the Injection should be intact and is not damaged while storing.