Toro 30 mg/ml (IM/IV Injection)

2 ml ampoule: ৳ 95.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Ketorolac tromethamine
Company Amulet pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as
Toro 10 mg tablet

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

Category

  • Pain Relief Medication
  • Ophthalmic Solution
  • Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug (NSAID)

Chemical Composition

  • Pyrrolo-pyrrole group
  • Ketorolac Tromethamine
  • 5 benzoyle-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrroligine-1-carboxylic acid
  • 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-1,3-propanediol

Mechanism of Action

  • Inhibits synthesis of prostaglandins
  • Acts as a peripherally acting analgesic
  • Inhibits the cyclooxygenase enzyme system

Dosage Forms

  • Tablet
  • Injection
  • Eye Drops

Recommended Dosage

  • 10 mg every 4-6 hours for tablets
  • Varied doses for injections based on age and condition
  • 1 drop in each eye 4 times daily for eye drops

Drug Interactions

  • 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
  • Children under 16 years of age
  • Prophylactic analgesic use before surgery

Side Effects

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Gastrointestinal bleeding
  • Peptic ulcer
  • Anxiety
  • Drowsiness
  • Headache
  • Hypertension
  • Palpitation
  • Infertility in females
  • Pulmonary edema

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • 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, or liver dysfunction
  • Discontinue use if evidence of corneal epithelial breakdown
  • Avoid use 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

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