Ketorolac

General

• Type: NSAID
• Dosage Forms: 15 mg/mL, 30 mg/mL injection
• Common Trade Names: Toradol

Adult Dosing

• Acute pain:
  • IM: 30-60 mg x 1 or 30 mg q6h
  • IV: 30 mg x 1, then 15-30 mg q6h
  • Black box warning against tx for > 5 days

Pediatric Dosing

• N/A

Special Populations

• Pregnancy Rating: C
• Lactation: Enters breast milk, use caution
• Renal Dosing
  • Mild-Moderate impairment: Decrease dose by 50%
  • Severe impairment or HD: Contraindicated
• Hepatic Dosing: No dose change, but may increase LFTs

Contraindications

• Allergy to class/drug

Pharmacology

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