Ketorol

Ketorol: Anti-inflammatory drug for pain syndrome

Ketorol (international name - ketorolac) is an anti-inflammatory drug that is widely used to relieve pain of various origins. It belongs to the pharmacological group of pyrrolizine carboxylic acid derivatives and is produced in India by Doctor Reddy's Laboratories Ltd.

Ketorol is available in several dosage forms, including film-coated tablets containing 10 mg of the active substance ketorolac, and an injection solution containing 30 mg of ketorolac. This drug effectively copes with moderate to severe pain, such as post-operative pain, joint pain due to injuries with ligament rupture, dislocations, sprains, as well as back and muscle pain.

However, before using Ketorol, you need to familiarize yourself with the contraindications. The drug is not recommended for use in case of hypersensitivity (including to aspirin and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs), nasal polyps, angioedema, bronchospasm, bronchial asthma, as well as in the presence of gastric and duodenal ulcers, impaired renal function, hypovolemia, dehydration, high risk of developing postoperative bleeding or incomplete stopping of bleeding, impaired hematopoiesis, cerebral hemorrhage, pregnancy, breastfeeding (breastfeeding should be stopped during treatment), as well as in children under 2 years of age.

When using Ketorol, side effects may occur, such as dry mouth, dyspepsia, pain in the gastrointestinal tract, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, a feeling of fullness in the stomach, peptic ulcers, gastritis, impaired liver function, flatulence, black stool, constipation, rectal bleeding, stomatitis, headache, pallor, dizziness, nervousness, depression, drowsiness, asthenia, sweating, edema, respiratory failure, bronchial asthma, impaired taste and vision, vasodilation, frequent urination, oliguria, glomerulonephritis, nephrotic syndrome, acute renal failure, myalgia, urticaria, pruritus, purpura and Other rare side effects include anemia, thrombocytopenia, agranulocytosis, allergic vasculitis, aseptic meningitis, seizures, hearing loss, decreased vision, blood changes, alopecia, dry and irritated skin, angioedema, allergic reactions , anaphylactic shock and others.

Ketorol should be taken strictly as prescribed by your doctor and in the indicated dosages. Exceeding the recommended dose or prolonged use may result in serious side effects and an increased risk of complications.

It is important to contact your doctor or pharmacist before using Ketorol to get personalized advice to ensure it is safe and appropriate for your health and medical history.