Ketorolac Tromethamine: Best choice for emergency pain management

Ketorolac Tromethamine

Description:

Ketorolac tromethamine is a heterocyclic acetic acid derivative.It is an non steroidal anti inflammatory drug (NSAID).Indicated for moderate to severe acute pain related to accidents, surgical procedures, cancer and renal colic.

How does it work:

Ketororlac works by inhibiting the bodily synthesis of prostaglandins.

Indications:

Any acute pain, like

1. Accidental pain
2. Pre-operative pain
3. Intra-operational pain
4. Post-operative pain
5. Cancer Pain
6. Renal Colic

Dosage and Administration:

                    60 mg Injection 2 times daily

                    30 mg injection 4 times daily

                    10 mg tablet 3 times daily

                    Total treatment schedule should not cross the duration of 5 days.

Special features:

• 5 Times more potent than Diclofenac Sodium
• 6 Times more potent than Indomethacin
• 50 Times more potent than Naproxen
• 350 Times more potent than Aspirin

                               So, Ketorolac is a more potent analgesics than others

Ketorolac has some extraordinary features as followings-

1. Stars pain reduction only after 10-12 minutes
2. Gains peak plasma concentration within short time
3. provides analgesia at opioid level
4. More effective than Morphine and Tramadol
5. More safe and tolerable than Morphine and Tramadol
6. Effective as Pethidine but more safe than Pethidine

Available Brands in Bangladesh:

01. Rolaca - Renata Limited

02.Torax    - Square Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

03. Todol   - Opsonin Pharma Ltd.

04. Etorac - Incepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd.