Surgidol 30 mg/ml (IM/IV Injection)
1 ml ampoule: ৳ 50.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Ketorolac tromethamine |
| Company | Globex pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Title
- Surgidol Tablet
- Surgidol Ophthalmic Solution
Categories
- Pain Management
- Anti-inflammatory
- Ophthalmic Solution
- Analgesic
- NSAID
Description
- Indicated for the 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
- Belongs to the pyrrolo-pyrrole group of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID)
- Inhibits synthesis of prostaglandins
- Considered a peripherally acting analgesic
- Highly protein bound
- Largely metabolized in the liver
- Metabolites and some unchanged drugs are excreted in the urine
Mode of Action
- Inhibits the cyclooxygenase enzyme system
- Demonstrates minimal anti-inflammatory effect at analgesic dose
Dosage & Administration
- Tablet recommended dose: 10 mg every 4-6 hours, short-term use up to 7 days
- Tablet not recommended for chronic use
- Injection may be used for moderately severe acute pain, analgesic effect begins within 30 minutes
- Injection duration of analgesic effect is usually 4 to 6 hours
- Eye Drops: Adults should use 1 drop in each eye 4 times daily
Interaction
- Other NSAIDs or aspirin increase the side effects of Surgidol
- Anti-coagulants enhance anti-coagulant effect
- Beta Blocker reduces the anti-hypertensive effect
- ACE Inhibitors increase the risk of renal impairment
- Methotrexate enhances the toxicity of methotrexate
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to Ketorolac or other NSAIDs
- Not to be used 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
- 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 active or suspected peptic ulcer or gastrointestinal bleeding
- Caution in patients with asthma and liver dysfunction
- Eye Drop caution: Discontinue if corneal epithelial breakdown is observed
- Avoid administration 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