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

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