Surgidol 10 mg (Tablet)

Unit Price: ৳ 45.00 (30's pack: ৳ 1,350.00)

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Ketorolac tromethamine
Company Globex pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as
Surgidol 30 mg injection

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

  • Belongs to pyrrolo-pyrrole group of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)
  • Chemical name: 5 benzoyle-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrroligine-1-carboxylic acid
  • Inhibits synthesis of prostaglandins
  • Pharmacokinetic property is linear
  • Highly protein bound
  • Mostly metabolized in the liver

Pharmacology

  • Potent analgesic

Dosage & Administration

  • Tablet recommended dose: 10 mg every 4-6 hours, short-term use up to 7 days
  • Injection recommended doses based on age, weight, and renal function
  • Eye drops: 1 drop in each eye 4 times daily

Interaction

  • Other NSAIDs or aspirin: Increase side effects
  • Anti-coagulants: Enhance anti-coagulant effect
  • Beta Blocker: Reduce anti-hypertensive effect
  • ACE Inhibitors: Increase risk of renal impairment
  • Methotrexate: Enhance toxicity of methotrexate

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to Ketorolac 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 female
  • Pulmonary edema

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • FDA Pregnancy category: C
  • Avoid in pregnancy and lactation unless benefits outweigh risks

Precautions & Warnings

  • Caution in patients over the age of 65 years
  • Caution in patients with peptic ulcer, gastrointestinal bleeding, asthma, and liver dysfunction
  • Discontinue use of topical NSAIDs in case of corneal epithelial breakdown
  • Avoid administration while wearing contact lenses

Therapeutic Class

  • Drugs used for 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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