Ketofast 30 mg/ml (IM/IV Injection)
1 ml ampoule: ৳ 55.16
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Ketorolac tromethamine |
| Company | Veritas pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- short-term management
- moderate to severe acute post-operative pain
- relief of pain
- relief of inflammation
- relief of light sensitivity
- relief of eye inflammation
- relief of redness caused by seasonal allergies
Description
- pyrrolo-pyrrole group
- nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
- chemical composition
- mechanism of action
- biological activity
- pharmacokinetic properties
- metabolism
- excretion
Pharmacology
- potent analgesic
- non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
- inhibition of cyclooxygenase enzyme system
- inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis
- minimal anti-inflammatory effect
Dosage & Administration
- recommended tablet dose
- recommended injection dose
- single-dose treatment
- multiple-dose treatment
- age-specific dosing recommendations
- conversion from parenteral to oral therapy
- eye drop administration
Interaction
- interaction with other NSAIDs
- interaction with aspirin
- interaction with anti-coagulants
- interaction with beta blocker
- interaction with ACE inhibitors
- interaction with methotrexate
Contraindications
- hypersensitivity
- contraindicated in children under 16 years
- contraindicated as 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 female
- pulmonary edema
Pregnancy & Lactation
- FDA Pregnancy category
- avoidance in pregnancy
- avoidance in lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- caution in patients over 65 years
- caution in patients with peptic ulcer
- caution in patients with gastrointestinal bleeding
- caution in patients with asthma
- caution in patients with liver dysfunction
- precautions for using eye drops while wearing contact lenses
Therapeutic Class
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Non-Opioid Analgesics
Storage Conditions
- appropriate storage in dry place
- storage away from light and heat
- storage out of reach of children