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Ketorol 10 mg Tablet DT

Manufactured byDr. Reddys Laboratories Ltd.
ContainsKetorolac
Description
Ketorol 10 mg Tablet DT is a painkiller medicine. It is used as a short-term treatment for moderate to severe pain, usually after surgery. It works by stopping the production of a chemical substance that causes pain and swelling. Ketorol 10 mg Tablet DT shows some side effects such as nausea, stomach pain, indigestion, diarrhea, sleepiness, headache, etc. Consult your doctor if these side effect persist or worsen. Ketorol 10 mg Tablet DT should be taken with food to avoid stomach irritation. Dissolve it in a glass of water, shake well, and consume. It is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition after a few doses. It should not be used for more than five days, as it may increases the risk of severe side effects. Ketorol 10 mg Tablet DT is not recommended if you are allergic to it. It should not be used for minor pain and as a long-term treatment. It is not recommended for use if you have gastrointestinal ulcers (sores in the lining of the stomach and intestine) or bleeding, NSAID-induced asthma (breathing problems associated with the use of a class of medicines called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs), bleeding disorders, advanced kidney impairment, or if you have undergone coronary artery bypass graft (CABG is a surgical procedure that diverts the blood from narrowed or blocked vessels in your heart to improve its blood supply). It should be used with extreme caution if you have heart, kidney, or liver conditions. Ketorol 10 mg Tablet DT is not recommended for use in children less than 18 years due to the lack of data on safety and efficacy. During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before taking this medication.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Ketorol 10 mg Tablet DT

  • Nausea and Vomiting
  • Stomach pain
  • Indigestion
  • Diarrhoea
  • Stomach upset
  • Stomach irritation
  • Sleepiness
  • Headache
  • Shortness Of Breath
  • Skin Rash

Uses of Ketorol 10 mg Tablet DT

What is it prescribed for?

  • Moderate to severe pain
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The amount of time required for Ketorol 10 mg Tablet DT to show its action is within 30 to 60 minutes of intake.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The amount of time for which Ketorol 10 mg Tablet DT remains effective in the body is approximately 4 to 6 hours.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Consumption of alcohol is not recommended during treatment with Ketorol 10 mg Tablet DT due to the increased risk of stomach bleeding.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit-forming tendency has been reported for Ketorol 10 mg Tablet DT.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    Ketorol 10 mg Tablet DT should not be used during pregnancy unless absolutely necessary. Hence consult your doctor if you are pregnant to understand the potential risks and benefits before taking this medicine.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    Ketorol 10 mg Tablet DT should not be used while breastfeeding unless absolutely necessary. Hence consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding.

Allergy

Avoid taking Ketorol 10 mg Tablet DT if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of your face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.

NSAID-induced asthma

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) is a class of medicines used to relieve pain and swelling. Asthma is a condition in which a person's airways become inflamed, narrow, and swell, which makes it difficult to breathe. Ketorol 10 mg Tablet DT is not recommended for use in case of NSAID-induced asthma (breathing problems associated with the use of NSAIDs).

Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery (CABG)

Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery is a surgical procedure that diverts the blood from narrowed or blocked vessels in your heart to improve its blood supply. Ketorol 10 mg Tablet DT is not recommended for use before, during, or after a coronary artery bypass graft surgery as it increases the risk of heart attack or stroke (a condition that occurs due to reduced blood supply to the brain).

Gastrointestinal bleeding

Gastrointestinal haemorrhage is a medical condition in which bleeding occurs in the food pipe, stomach, or intestine. Ketorol 10 mg Tablet DT is not recommended if you are diagnosed with gastrointestinal bleeding as it may worsen your condition.

Gastrointestinal obstruction or perforation

Gastrointestinal obstruction is a blockage that keeps food or liquid from passing through your small intestine or large intestine. Gastrointestinal perforation is a hole in the wall of the stomach, small intestine, or large intestine. Ketorol 10 mg Tablet DT should be avoided if you have gastrointestinal obstruction or perforation as it may worsen your condition.

Gastrointestinal ulcers

Gastrointestinal ulcers refers to sores in the lining of the stomach and intestine. Ketorol 10 mg Tablet DT is not recommended for use if you have gastrointestinal ulcers as it may worsen your condition.

Kidney condition

Ketorol 10 mg Tablet DT is not recommended for use if you have advanced kidney impairment as it may further worsen your condition.

Bleeding disorder

Ketorol 10 mg Tablet DT is not recommended for use if you have or are suspected of having cerebrovascular bleeding (when a blood vessel in the brain or on the surface of the brain leaks or breaks open, causing bleeding in or around the brain), hemorrhagic diathesis (unusual bleeding that may occur due to irregular and slow blood clotting), incomplete hemostasis (incomplete blood clotting), or if you are at high risk of bleeding. This medicine may further worsen your condition.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Ketorol 10 mg Tablet DT should not be used during pregnancy unless absolutely necessary. Hence consult your doctor if you are pregnant to understand the potential risks and benefits before taking this medicine.

Breast-feeding

Ketorol 10 mg Tablet DT should not be used while breastfeeding unless absolutely necessary. Hence consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding.
General warnings

Use in elderly

Ketorol 10 mg Tablet DT should be used with extreme caution in the elderly above 65 years of age due to the increased risk of side effects. Hence consult your doctor for further guidance.

Use in children

Ketorol 10 mg Tablet DT is not recommended for use in children less than 18 years of age as the safety and efficacy data have not been established.

Driving or operating machines

Ketorol 10 mg Tablet DT may cause drowsiness or dizziness in some cases. Hence, avoid performing activities that require mental focus, such as driving vehicles or operating machines, if you experience any of these symptoms during treatment with this medicine.

Duration of use

Do not use Ketorol 10 mg Tablet DT for more than 5 days or in large amounts as this may cause serious side effects.

Hypertension

Hypertension refers to high blood pressure. Ketorol 10 mg Tablet DT should be used with caution as it can cause new onset of hypertension or worsening of preexisting hypertension. Monitor your blood pressure regularly during treatment with this medicine.

Skin conditions

Ketorol 10 mg Tablet DT should be used with caution as it may cause stevens-johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis (serious skin conditions that causes the skin to develop rashes, blisters, and then peel). Consult your doctor if you develop signs and symptoms such as rashes, hives (itchy, painful eruptions that sting), or other allergic symptoms.

Missed Dose

Do not miss the dose of Ketorol 10 mg Tablet DT. In case you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is time for the next scheduled dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed one.

Overdose

Do not take more than the recommended dose of Ketorol 10 mg Tablet DT. Seek emergency medical treatment in case of an overdose.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

N/A

Instructions

Consumption of alcohol is not recommended during treatment with Ketorol 10 mg Tablet DT due to the increased risk of stomach bleeding.
Interaction with Medicine

Duloxetine

Atenolol

Sertraline

Disease interactions

Liver Disease

Ketorol 10 mg Tablet DT should be used with caution if you have liver problems due to the increased risk of liver toxicity.

Impaired kidney function

Ketorol 10 mg Tablet DT should be used with caution if you have kidney problems due to the increased risk of kidney toxicity.

Heart Disease

Ketorol 10 mg Tablet DT should be used with caution if you have heart failure (the heart is unable to pump sufficient blood throughout the body). This medicine may cause fluid retention (the accumulation of excess fluids in body tissues) and worsen your condition.

Fluid Retention and oedema

Ketorol 10 mg Tablet DT may cause fluid retention and hence should be used with extreme caution if there is pre-existing fluid retention. Your doctor may monitor your blood pressure and heart function closely.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Take Ketorol 10 mg Tablet DT as prescribed by your doctor. Disperse the tablet in a glass of water, shake well, and consume. Ketorol 10 mg Tablet DT should not be taken for more than five days. This medicine should not be used for mild or long-term painful conditions. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable effects that persist or worsen. Take this medicine for the recommended duration for best results.
Miscelleneous

To be taken with food

To be taken as instructed by doctor

May cause sleepiness

How it works
Ketorol 10 mg Tablet DT works by stopping the production of a chemical substance that causes pain and swelling.
Legal Status

Approved

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

Classification

Category

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents

Schedule

Schedule H

Drugs, H., 2022. Ketorolac: MedlinePlus Drug Information. [online] Medlineplus.gov. Available at: [Accessed 30 August 2022].

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https://www.ciplamed.com/content/torodent-dt
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