Kitocos 10 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 9.50 (5 x 10: ৳ 475.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 95.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Ketorolac tromethamine |
| Company | Cosmo pharma laboratories ltd |
Title
- Kitocos - Pain Management Ophthalmic Solution
Categories
- Pain Relief
- Ophthalmic Medication
- Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug (NSAID)
Description
- Kitocos is a potent analgesic used for short-term management of acute post-operative pain. It is an ophthalmic solution that relieves pain, inflammation, and light sensitivity after ocular surgery. It belongs to the pyrrolo-pyrrole group of NSAIDs.
Indication
- Short-term management of moderate to severe acute post-operative pain
- Relief of pain, inflammation, and light sensitivity after ocular surgery
- Decreasing eye inflammation or redness caused by seasonal allergies
Pharmacology
- Inhibits the cyclooxygenase enzyme system
- Demonstrates minimal anti-inflammatory effect at analgesic dose
Dosage and administration
- Tablet: Recommended dose is 10 mg every 4-6 hours for short-term use (up to 7 days), not recommended for chronic use
- Injection: Single or multiple doses for moderately severe, acute pain management, with specific dosing guidance for different patient populations
- Eye Drops: Recommended administration of 1 drop in each eye 4 times daily
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
- Melana
- Peptic ulcer
- Pancreatitis
- Anxiety
- Drowsiness
- Headache
- Excessive thirst
- Fatigue
- Bradycardia
- Hypertension
- Palpitation
- Chest pain
- Infertility in females
- Pulmonary edema
Pregnancy and lactation
- Pregnancy category C - should be avoided unless benefits outweigh risks
Precautions and warnings
- Caution in patients over 65 years of age
- Caution in patients with active or suspected peptic ulcer, gastrointestinal bleeding, asthma, or liver dysfunction
- Eye Drops: Immediate discontinuation in cases of corneal epithelial breakdown, and avoid use with contact lenses
Therapeutic class
- Non-Opioid Analgesics
- Drugs used for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Storage conditions
- Keep in a dry place away from light and heat
- Keep out of the reach of children