Troy 10 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 10.00 (30's pack: ৳ 300.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Ketorolac tromethamine |
| Company | Amico laboratories ltd |
Indications
- Short-term 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)
- Inhibits synthesis of prostaglandins
- Metabolized in liver
Pharmacology
- Potent analgesic of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
- Inhibits cyclooxygenase enzyme system
- Demonstrates minimal anti-inflammatory effect at analgesic dose
Dosage & Administration
- Recommended tablet dose: 10 mg every 4-6 hours
- Injection for moderately severe, acute pain management, IV bolus given over 15 seconds
- Different dosing for age and weight categories
- Eye drops: 1 drop in each eye 4 times daily
Interaction
- Other NSAIDs or aspirin increase side effects
- Anti-coagulants enhance anti-coagulant effect
- Beta Blocker reduces anti-hypertensive effect
- ACE Inhibitors increase risk of renal impairment
- Methotrexate enhances toxicity of methotrexate
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to this drug or other NSAIDs
- Children under 16 years of age
- Prophylactic analgesic before surgery
Side Effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Gastrointestinal bleeding
- Melana
- Peptic ulcer
- Anxiety
- Drowsiness
- Headache
- Excessive thirst
- Fatigue
- Bradycardia
- Hypertension
- Palpitation
- Chest pain
- Infertility in female
- Pulmonary edema
Pregnancy & Lactation
- US FDA Pregnancy category C
- Avoid in pregnancy and lactation unless benefits outweigh risks to fetus
Precautions & Warnings
- Exercise caution in patients over 65 years
- Caution in patients with active or suspected peptic ulcer, gastrointestinal bleeding, asthma, liver dysfunction
- Discontinue eye drops if evidence of corneal epithelial breakdown
- Avoid administering while wearing contact lenses
Therapeutic Class
- Drugs used for Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Non-Opioid Analgesics
Storage Conditions
- Keep in dry place away from light and heat
- Keep out of the reach of children