What kind of pill is ketorolac 10 mg?
What kind of pill is ketorolac 10 mg?
This medication is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking your body’s production of certain natural substances that cause inflammation. This effect helps to decrease swelling, pain, or fever. Ketorolac should not be used for mild or long-term painful conditions (such as arthritis).
How many ketorolac 10 mg can I take?
Adults (patients 16 years of age and older)—One 10-milligram (mg) tablet four times a day, four to six hours apart. Some people may be directed to take two tablets for the first dose only. Children up to 16 years of age—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
How do you feel on ketorolac?
Ketorolac may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
- headache.
- dizziness.
- drowsiness.
- diarrhea.
- constipation.
- gas.
- sores in the mouth.
- sweating.
Is ketorolac strong for pain?
In summary, ketorolac is a strong analgesic with a tolerability profile which resembles that of other NSAIDs. When used in accordance with current dosage guidelines, this drug provides a useful alternative, or adjuvant, to opioids in patients with moderate to severe pain.
Can ketorolac be used for tooth pain?
When ketorolac tromethamine was used as an intracanal medicament in teeth with irreversible pulpitis undergoing root canal treatment, it contributed to significant post operative pain relief. NaOCl is the gold standard and the most commonly used root canal irrigant.
What type of pain does ketorolac treat?
Ketorolac is used to relieve moderately severe pain, usually pain that occurs after an operation or other painful procedure. It belongs to the group of medicines called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Ketorolac is not a narcotic and is not habit-forming.