Ketofast 10 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 12.04 (2 x 10: ৳ 240.80)
Strip Price: ৳ 120.40
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Ketorolac tromethamine |
| Company | Veritas pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Title
- Ketofast
Categories
- Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug
- Ophthalmic Solution
- Pain Management
- Analgesic
- Non-Opioid Analgesic
- Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug
Description
- Pyrrolo-pyrrole group drug
- Chemical name: 5-benzoyle-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrroligine-1-carboxylic acid
- Potent analgesic
- Inhibits prostaglandin synthesis
Color Options
Dosage & Administration
- Tablet recommended dose: 10 mg every 4-6 hours
- Injection recommended dose: varies based on age and condition
- Eye Drops: 1 drop in each eye 4 times daily
Indications
- Short-term management of moderate to severe acute post-operative pain
- Relieves pain, inflammation, and light sensitivity after ocular surgery
- Decreases eye inflammation or redness caused by seasonal allergies
Pharmacology
- Inhibits cyclooxygenase enzyme system
- Demonstrates minimal anti-inflammatory effect at analgesic dose
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 drug or other NSAIDs
- Children under 16 years of age
- Prophylactic analgesic 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
- FDA Pregnancy category: C
- Avoided in pregnancy and lactation unless benefits outweigh risks
Precautions & Warnings
- Exercised caution in patients over 65 years
- Caution in patients with peptic ulcer, gastrointestinal bleeding, asthma, or liver dysfunction
- Immediate discontinuation if evidence of corneal epithelial breakdown with eye drops
- Avoid administering while wearing contact lenses
Therapeutic Class
- Rheumatoid Arthritis Drugs
- Non-Opioid Analgesics
Storage Conditions
- Keep in a dry place away from light and heat
- Keep out of the reach of children