Painlok 10 mg (Tablet)

Unit Price: ৳ 10.00 (20's pack: ৳ 200.00)

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Ketorolac tromethamine
Company Novus pharmaceuticals ltd

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

Description

  • Pyrrolo-pyrrole group of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)
  • Chemical composition of 5 benzoyle-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrroligine-1-carboxylic acid, compound with 2 - amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-1,3-propanediol (1:1)
  • Inhibits prostaglandin synthesis
  • Associated with the S-form
  • Linear pharmacokinetic property
  • Highly protein bound
  • Metabolized in the liver
  • Excreted in the urine

Pharmacology

  • Potent analgesic of the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
  • Inhibits the cyclooxygenase enzyme system
  • Minimal anti-inflammatory effect at analgesic dose

Dosage & Administration

  • Recommended tablet dose: 10 mg every 4-6 hours for short-term use
  • Injection for moderately severe, acute pain management
  • IV bolus administration over at least 15 seconds
  • Duration of analgesic effect: 4 to 6 hours
  • Specific dosing recommendations for different age groups and conditions
  • Eye drops: 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
  • Not for use in children under 16 years of age
  • 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 females
  • Pulmonary edema

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • US FDA Pregnancy category: C
  • Avoid 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 if evidence of corneal epithelial breakdown is present
  • Not to be administered 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

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