Emodol 30 mg/ml (IM/IV Injection)

1 ml ampoule: ৳ 58.00 (1 x 5: ৳ 290.00)

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Ketorolac tromethamine
Company Jayson pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as
Emodol 10 mg tablet Emodol 05 eye drop

Indications

  • Short-term management of moderate to severe acute post-operative pain
  • Relief of pain, inflammation, and light sensitivity after ocular surgery
  • Decrease in eye inflammation or redness caused by seasonal allergies

Description

  • Drug of pyrrolo-pyrrole group of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)
  • Chemical name - 5 benzoyle-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrroligine-1-carboxylic acid, compound with 2 - amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-1,3-propanediol (1:1)
  • Inhibits synthesis of prostaglandins
  • Peripherally acting analgesic
  • Biological activity associated with the S-form
  • Linear pharmacokinetic property
  • Highly protein bound
  • Metabolized in the liver
  • Excretion in urine

Pharmacology

  • Potent analgesic of the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
  • Inhibits the cyclooxygenase enzyme system
  • Minimal anti-inflammatory effect at its analgesic dose

Dosage & Administration

  • Tablet recommended dose: 10 mg every 4-6 hours
  • Injection for postoperative pain management
  • Different doses for patients of different age groups
  • Maximum daily doses
  • Eye drops administration

Interaction

  • Increase in side effects with other NSAIDs or aspirin
  • Enhanced anti-coagulant effect with anti-coagulants
  • Reduced anti-hypertensive effect with beta blockers
  • Increased risk of renal impairment with ACE inhibitors
  • Enhanced toxicity of methotrexate

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to drug or other NSAIDs
  • Children under 16 years of age
  • Prophylactic analgesic before surgery

Side Effects

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Gastro-intestinal bleeding
  • Melena
  • Peptic ulcer
  • Pancreatitis
  • Anxiety
  • Drowsiness
  • Headache
  • Excessive thirst
  • Fatigue
  • Bradycardia
  • Hypertension
  • Palpitation
  • Chest pain
  • Infertility in females
  • Pulmonary edema

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • FDA Pregnancy category C
  • Avoidance in pregnancy and lactation unless benefits outweigh risks

Precautions & Warnings

  • Patients over the age of 65 years
  • Patients with active or suspected peptic ulcer or gastrointestinal bleeding
  • Patients with asthma and liver dysfunction
  • Eye drops precautions for patients with corneal issues
  • Avoidance while wearing contact lenses

Therapeutic Class

  • Drugs used for Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Non-Opioid Analgesics

Storage Conditions

  • Keep in a dry place away from light and heat
  • Keep out of the reach of children

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