Ketoxguard 30 mg/ml (IM/IV Injection)
1 ml ampoule: ৳ 55.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Ketorolac tromethamine |
| Company | Guardian healthcare ltd |
| Also available as |
Title and Categories
- Ketoxguard Ophthalmic Solution
- NSAID
- Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug
- Pain Management Medication
- Ocular Surgery Medication
- Eye Drops
- Drugs Used for Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Non-Opioid Analgesics
Indications
- Short-term management of moderate to severe acute post-operative pain
- Relief of pain, inflammation, and light sensitivity after ocular surgery
- Decrease in eye inflammation or redness caused by seasonal allergies
Chemical Composition
- Pyrrolo-pyrrole group NSAID
- 5 benzoyle-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrroligine-1-carboxylic acid compound with 2 - amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-1,3-propanediol
Pharmacology
- Inhibits cyclooxygenase enzyme system
- Minimal anti-inflammatory effect at analgesic dose
Dosage & Administration
- Tablet: Recommended dose of 10 mg every 4-6 hours
- Injection: Single or multiple doses, IV bolus given over no less than 15 seconds
- Eye Drops: 1 drop in each eye 4 times daily
- Age-specific dosing for different routes of administration
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 methotrexate toxicity
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to Ketorolac or other NSAIDs
- Children under 16 years of age
- 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 and monitor corneal health
- Avoid administering 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