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What is the therapeutic class of ketorolac (Toradol)?
What is the pharmacologic class of ketorolac (Toradol)?
Pyrroziline carboxylic acid
What is the primary indication for ketorolac (Toradol)?
Short-term management of pain (not to exceed 5 days total for all routes combined)
What is the mechanism of action of ketorolac (Toradol)?
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What are the therapeutic effects of ketorolac (Toradol)?
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Which of the following are major side effects of ketorolac (Toradol)? (Select all that apply)
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Ketorolac (Toradol) should not be used for more than ______ days for all routes combined.
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What is the adult oral dosage parameter for ketorolac (Toradol)?
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Study Notes
Ketorolac (Toradol) Overview
- Ketorolac is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) classified under nonopioid analgesics.
- It belongs to the pyrroziline carboxylic acid pharmacologic class.
Indications and Uses
- Indicated for short-term pain management, with usage not exceeding 5 days for all routes combined.
Mechanism of Action
- Inhibits the synthesis of prostaglandins, leading to analgesic effects primarily mediated peripherally.
- Provides additional antipyretic and anti-inflammatory effects.
Therapeutic Effects
- Results in decreased pain for patients.
Side Effects
- Central Nervous System: Drowsiness, abnormal thinking.
- Cardiovascular: Risks include heart failure, myocardial infarction, stroke, along with edema, pallor, and vasodilation.
- Gastrointestinal: Potential for GI bleeding, hepatitis, abnormal taste, diarrhea, and dry mouth.
- Dermatological: Risk of exfoliative dermatitis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS), toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN), along with pruritus, purpura, sweating, and urticaria.
- Miscellaneous: Anaphylaxis can occur as a serious allergic reaction.
Dosage Parameters
- Adult dosage can vary, with specific indications for oral and intravenous (IV) administration provided in clinical settings.
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