Kitorex 10 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 10.00 (30's pack: ৳ 300.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Ketorolac tromethamine |
| Company | Sn pharmaceutical ltd |
Indications
- Short-term management of post-operative pain
- Relief of pain, inflammation, and light sensitivity after ocular surgery
- Decrease in eye inflammation or redness due to 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)
- Inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis
- Biological activity associated with S-form
- Linear pharmacokinetic property
- Highly protein bound
- Metabolized in the liver
- Excretion in urine
Pharmacology
- Potent analgesic
- Inhibition of cyclooxygenase enzyme system
- Minimal anti-inflammatory effect at analgesic dose
Dosage & Administration
- Tablet dosage: 10 mg every 4-6 hours for short-term use
- Injection dosage: Single or multiple doses for acute pain management
- Specific dosing based on age, weight, and renal function
- Maximum daily doses as per age and condition
- Eye drops dosage: 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 blockers
- Increased risk of renal impairment with ACE inhibitors
- Enhanced toxicity of methotrexate
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to Ketorolac or other NSAIDs
- Use not recommended in children under 16 years of age
- Contraindicated as 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
- US FDA Pregnancy category: C
- Avoid use in pregnancy and lactation unless 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 in corneal epithelial breakdown
- Avoid use with 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 reach of children