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Ketorolac Tablets

Generic name: Ketorolac Tablets [ KEE-toe-role-ak ]
Brand name: Toradol
Drug class: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Apr 16, 2024.

Warning

  • This medicine may raise the risk of heart and blood vessel problems like heart attack and stroke. These effects can be deadly. The risk may be greater if you have heart disease or risks for heart disease. However, it can also be raised even if you do not have heart disease or risks for heart disease. The risk can happen within the first weeks of using this medicine (ketorolac tablets) and may be greater with higher doses or long-term use. Do not use this medicine (ketorolac tablets) right before or after bypass heart surgery.
  • This medicine may raise the chance of severe and sometimes deadly stomach or bowel problems like ulcers or bleeding. The risk is greater in older people, and in people who have had stomach or bowel ulcers or bleeding before. These problems may occur without warning signs.
  • This medicine is only to be used for short-term pain (up to 5 days total). It may cause unsafe side effects if taken more than 5 days.
  • Do not take more than what your doctor told you to take. Taking more than you are told may raise your chance of very bad side effects.
  • Do not take this medicine (ketorolac tablets) for longer than you were told by your doctor.
  • Do not take this medicine (ketorolac tablets) if you have ulcer disease, very bad kidney problems or a risk for kidney problems because of low blood volume, or a high chance of bleeding or any active bleeding like bleeding in the brain.
  • Tell your doctor if you are 65 years of age or older, you have kidney problems, or you weigh less than 110 pounds (50 kilograms).
  • Do not take if you have had an allergic reaction to this medicine (ketorolac tablets), aspirin or other NSAIDs like ibuprofen in the past.
  • Do not take before surgery to prevent pain.
  • Do not take with aspirin or other NSAIDs like ibuprofen or naproxen.
  • Do not take if you are pregnant and in labor.
  • This medicine is not approved for use in children. Talk with the doctor.

Uses of Ketorolac Tablets:

What do I need to tell my doctor BEFORE I take Ketorolac Tablets?

This is not a list of all drugs or health problems that interact with this medicine (ketorolac tablets).

Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all of your drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) and health problems. You must check to make sure that it is safe for you to take this medicine (ketorolac tablets) with all of your drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any drug without checking with your doctor.

What are some things I need to know or do while I take Ketorolac Tablets?

How is this medicine (Ketorolac Tablets) best taken?

Use this medicine (ketorolac tablets) as ordered by your doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely.

What do I do if I miss a dose?

What are some side effects that I need to call my doctor about right away?

WARNING/CAUTION: Even though it may be rare, some people may have very bad and sometimes deadly side effects when taking a drug. Tell your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side effect:

acetaminophen, tramadol, cyclobenzaprine, naproxen, oxycodone, Tylenol, ketorolac, fentanyl, Toradol, bupivacaine

What are some other side effects of Ketorolac Tablets?

All drugs may cause side effects. However, many people have no side effects or only have minor side effects. Call your doctor or get medical help if any of these side effects or any other side effects bother you or do not go away:

These are not all of the side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, call your doctor. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.

You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-332-1088. You may also report side effects at https://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened.

How do I store and/or throw out Ketorolac Tablets?

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