| Drug Name |
Ketorolac |
| Drug ID |
BADD_D01232 |
| Description |
Ketorolac is a Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) and is commercially available as an oral tablet, injectable, nasal spray and as an ophthalmic solution.[L6358][L6508][L11055][L3674][L11070]
It's analgesic properties make it a useful pain management tool across many settings including postoperative pain, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, menstrual disorders, headaches, spinal and soft tissue pain, and ankylosing spondylitis.[L6520] Impressively, ketorolac has a similar efficacy to standard doses of morphine and meperidine making it a useful opioid sparing agent.[L6511] |
| Indications and Usage |
For the short-term (~5 days) management of moderately severe acute pain that requires analgesia at the opioid level, usually in a postoperative setting. |
| Marketing Status |
Not Available |
| ATC Code |
M01AB15; S01BC05 |
| DrugBank ID |
DB00465
|
| KEGG ID |
D08104
|
| MeSH ID |
D020910
|
| PubChem ID |
3826
|
| TTD Drug ID |
D0D9JW
|
| NDC Product Code |
Not Available |
| Synonyms |
Ketorolac |
