Toramax 10 mg (Tablet)

Unit Price: ৳ 30.00 (2 x 10: ৳ 600.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 300.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Ketorolac tromethamine
Company Popular pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as
Toramax 30 mg injection Lopadol 05 eye drop Toramax 60 mg injection

Indications

  • Management of moderate to severe acute post-operative pain
  • Relief of pain, inflammation, and light sensitivity after ocular surgery
  • Decreasing eye inflammation or redness caused by seasonal allergies

Description

  • Pyrrolo-pyrrole group 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
  • Biological activity associated with S-form
  • Linear pharmacokinetic property

Pharmacology

  • Potent analgesic
  • Inhibits cyclooxygenase enzyme system
  • Minimal anti-inflammatory effect at analgesic dose

Dosage & Administration

  • Tablet recommended dose: 10 mg every 4-6 hours for short-term use (up to 7 days)
  • Injection for various conditions including postoperative pain
  • Single and multiple dose treatment guidelines for different age groups
  • Maximum daily doses for different patient populations

Interaction

  • Increased 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 use 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

  • US 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 or suspected peptic ulcer or gastrointestinal bleeding
  • Caution in patients with asthma and liver dysfunction
  • Discontinuation and monitoring for corneal health in patients with corneal epithelial breakdown
  • Avoidance in patients 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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