Veslac 10 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 10.30 (30's pack: ৳ 309.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Ketorolac tromethamine |
| Company | Reliance pharmaceuticals 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
- Chemical composition: 5 benzoyle-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrroligine-1-carboxylic acid, compound with 2 - amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-1,3-propanediol (1:1)
- Peripherally acting analgesic
- Highly protein bound
- Metabolized in the liver
- Excretion in the urine
Pharmacology
- Inhibits synthesis of prostaglandins
- Minimal anti-inflammatory effect at analgesic dose
Dosage & Administration
- Tablet: Recommended dose of 10 mg every 4-6 hours for short-term use only (up to 7 days)
- Injection: Single or multiple doses for moderately severe, acute pain management
- Onset of action within 30 minutes
- Maximum effect in 1 to 2 hours
- Duration of analgesic effect is usually 4 to 6 hours
- Eye Drops: Recommended usage of 1 drop in each eye 4 times daily
Interaction
- Increased side effects with other NSAIDs or aspirin
- Enhanced anti-coagulant effect with anti-coagulants
- Reduced anti-hypertensive effect with Beta Blocker
- Increased risk of renal impairment with ACE Inhibitors
- Enhanced toxicity of methotrexate
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to the drug or other NSAIDs
- Children under 16 years of age
- Prophylactic analgesic before surgery
Side Effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Gastro-intestinal bleeding
- Melana
- Peptic ulcer
- Pancreatitis
- Anxiety
- Drowsiness
- Headache
- Excessive thirst
- Fatigue
- Bradycardia
- Hypertension
- Palpitation
- Chest pain
- Infertility in females
- Pulmonary edema
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Avoid in pregnancy and lactation unless potential benefits outweigh risks
Precautions & Warnings
- Caution in patients over 65 years
- Caution in patients with peptic ulcer, gastrointestinal bleeding, asthma, and liver dysfunction
- Discontinue use of topical NSAIDs if evidence of corneal epithelial breakdown
- Avoid use 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