Eurolac 10 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 11.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 330.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 110.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Ketorolac tromethamine |
| Company | Euro pharma ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Management of moderate to severe acute post-operative pain
- Relief of pain, inflammation, and light sensitivity after ocular surgery
- Decrease eye inflammation or redness caused by seasonal allergies
Description
- Belongs to 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
- Highly protein bound
- Metabolized in the liver
- Excreted in the urine
Pharmacology
- Acts by inhibiting the cyclooxygenase enzyme system
- Inhibits prostaglandin synthesis
- Minimal anti-inflammatory effect at analgesic dose
Dosage & Administration
- Tablet: Recommended dose is 10 mg every 4-6 hours
- Injection: Used for moderately severe, acute pain
- Maximum daily dosage
- Specific dosages for different age groups
- Duration of analgesic effect
- Eye Drops: Recommended administration for adults
Interaction
- Increase in side effects with other NSAIDs or aspirin
- Enhanced anti-coagulant effect with anti-coagulants
- Reduction in anti-hypertensive effect with beta blockers
- Increased risk of renal impairment with ACE Inhibitors
- Enhanced toxicity of methotrexate
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to Ketorolac or other NSAIDs
- Use of Ketorolac in children under 16 years
- Prophylactic analgesic use before surgery
Side Effects
- Nausea, vomiting
- Gastrointestinal bleeding, melana
- 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
- Caution in patients over 65 years
- Caution in patients with active peptic ulcer, gastrointestinal bleeding, asthma, and liver dysfunction
- Immediate discontinuation in patients with corneal epithelial breakdown
- Avoid administration while wearing contact lenses
Therapeutic Class
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Non-Opioid Analgesics
Storage Conditions
- Keep in a dry place away from light and heat
- Keep out of the reach of children