Comparing Ketorolac vs Tizanidine
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Prescription only
Ketorolac is a very strong NSAID that should only be considered for the short-term relief of acute, moderately severe pain that occurs following surgery. Ketorolac carries a high risk of severe... View more |
Prescription only
Tizanidine may be used to reduce muscle spasms but common side effects include sleepiness, a drop in blood pressure, and a dry mouth. The dosage of tizanidine should be tailored to each person and... View more |
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| More about Ketorolac | More about Tizanidine | ||||||||||||||||
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Ketorolac has an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from a total of 467 ratings on Drugs.com. 59% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 32% reported a negative effect. |
Tizanidine has an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from a total of 385 ratings on Drugs.com. 49% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 29% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | |||||||||||||||||
View all Ketorolac side effects |
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Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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| Sprix | Ontralfy, Zanaflex | ||||||||||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||||||||||
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6 hours |
2.5 hours |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | |||||||||||||||||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
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A total of 393 drugs are known to interact with Ketorolac:
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A total of 653 drugs are known to interact with Tizanidine:
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| First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
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N/A |
November 27, 1996 |
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N/A |
N/A |
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1 The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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