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Ketorolac tromethamine
tablets only come in one strength -- ketorolac 10 mg tablets.
However, the injectable version of this medication is available in
several strengths. Ketorolac may be given in a variety of ways for
pain relief. For adults, it may be administered through an IV or
an injection on an as-needed basis or every six hours. Ketorolac
may also be given in tablet form to those people who have received
the medication through an IV or injection.
The tablet dose for adults under the age of 65 without any other
medical problems is ketorolac 20 mg for the first dose, followed
by ketorolac 10 mg every four to six hours as needed. For those
who are over the age of 65, those who have kidney problems, and
those who weigh less than 110 pounds, the usual recommended dose
of ketorolac tablets is 10 mg every four to six hours. In either
group, the maximum daily dose should not exceed 40 mg.
Do not take ketorolac for more than five days. This includes both
days when you receive the medicine through an IV or injection and
those days when you take the medicine by mouth.
Dosing & Introduction :
The dose of ketorolac tromethamine your healthcare provider
recommends will vary depending on a number of factors, including:
* Your age
* Your weight
* Other medical conditions you may have
* Other medications you may be currently taking.
Some considerations for people taking ketorolac include the
following:
* If you are taking ketorolac tablets, take your dosage by mouth
with food and a full glass of water.
* For ketorolac to work properly, you have to take it as
prescribed. Ketorolac will not work if you take it in a way other
than how your healthcare provider prescribes.
* If you do not take your ketorolac as scheduled, take your next
dose as soon as you remember. If it is close to the next scheduled
dose, skip the missed one and continue with normal dosing. Do not
take double the dose at one time.
* Do not take your ketorolac dosage with other NSAIDs. Generally,
it is okay to take it with acetaminophen
* If you are unsure about anything related to ketorolac or your
ketorolac dosage, please talk to your doctor, nurse, or
pharmacist. Do not stop taking ketorolac without first discussing
it with your healthcare provider.
Side Effects :
As with any medicine, there are possible side effects with ketorolac.
Yet not everyone who takes it will experience side effects. When
people do develop side effects, in many cases they are minor,
meaning that they require no treatment or are easily treated by
the patient or his or her healthcare provider. However, there are
some less common but serious side effects that can occur with this
drug.
Common side effects of ketorolac include (but are not limited
to):
* Headache
* Abdominal pain (or stomach pain)
* Nausea
* Heartburn or indigestion
* Diarrhea
* Dizziness
* Drowsiness
* Swelling.
Less common but serious side effects include:
* Unexplained bleeding
* Stomach or intestinal problems, including bleeding, an ulcer, or
a hole (known as a perforation)
* Liver damage
* Kidney problems, including kidney failure
* Congestive heart failure
* Allergic reaction
* Unexplained rash.
These possible serious side effects can lead to
life-threatening complications or even loss of life .
Warnings and Precautions :
Before taking ketorolac tromethamine , let your healthcare
provider know if you have:
* Asthma
* Heart disease, including congestive heart failure
* High blood pressure (hypertension)
* Liver disease or liver failure
* Kidney disease or kidney failure
* Bleeding problems (or if you are taking medicine that decreases
your blood's ability to clot)
* Diabetes
* Nasal polyps
* Seizures
* A history of hallucinations
* Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE or lupus)
* Stomach ulcers, stomach bleeding, or a history of either
condition
* Any allergies to medicines, including aspirin or other NSAID
pain medicines.
Also, let your healthcare provider know if you:
* Are pregnant or thinking about becoming pregnant
* Are breastfeeding
* Drink alcohol frequently
* Smoke
* Are having or have recently had heart surgery.
Be sure to tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines
you take, including prescription and non-prescription medicines,
aspirin, other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medicines (NSAIDs),
probenecid, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
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