Etolac 30 mg/ml (IM/IV Injection)

1 ml ampoule: ৳ 60.00 (1 x 5: ৳ 300.00)

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Ketorolac tromethamine
Company Ibn sina pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as
Etolac 10 mg tablet Etolac 05 eye drop Etolac 60 mg injection

Indications

  • Short-term management of post-operative pain
  • Relief of pain after ocular surgery
  • Reduction of eye inflammation caused by allergies

Description

  • Belongs to pyrrolo-pyrrole group of NSAID
  • Inhibits synthesis of prostaglandins
  • Metabolized in the liver

Pharmacology

  • Inhibits cyclooxygenase enzyme system
  • Demonstrates minimal anti-inflammatory effect at analgesic dose

Dosage & Administration

  • Recommended tablet dose: 10 mg every 4-6 hours
  • Injection doses based on age and condition
  • Eye drops: 1 drop in each eye 4 times daily

Interaction

  • Increased side effects with other NSAIDs or aspirin
  • Enhanced anticoagulant effect with anti-coagulants
  • Reduced anti-hypertensive effect with beta blockers

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to Ketorolac or other NSAIDs
  • Not for use in children under 16 years
  • Contraindicated as prophylactic analgesic before surgery

Side Effects

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Gastrointestinal bleeding
  • Headache
  • Fatigue
  • Hypertension
  • Pulmonary edema

Pregnancy & Lactation

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

Precautions & Warnings

  • Caution in patients over 65 years
  • Caution in patients with peptic ulcer or gastrointestinal bleeding
  • Discontinue use in corneal epithelial breakdown

Therapeutic Class

  • Drugs used for Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Non-Opioid Analgesics

Storage Conditions

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

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