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Ketorolac (Alkem) 100 mg Injection

Manufactured by: Alkem Laboratories Ltd.
Composition: Ketorolac
Prescription Required: Yes
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Description

Ketorolac (Alkem) 100 mg Injection is used in the short-term management of moderate to severe pain. This medicine is not recommended in patients with severe kidney injury. Do not take this medicine if you have any bleeding disorder or have a known allergy to this medicine.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Ketorolac (Alkem) 100 mg Injection

  • Swelling of face, lips, eyelids, tongue, hands and feet severe
  • Unexpected weight gainsevere
  • Skin rashsevere
  • Mouth ulcerssevere
  • Abdominal painsevererare
  • Decreased urine outputsevererare
  • Yellow colored eyes or skinsevererare
  • Diarrhea
  • Drowsiness
  • Headache
  • Pain at the injection site
SEVERE
Contact your doctor immediately if any of these symptoms are experienced on a regular basis.
RARE
Observed in a small fraction of population.
This is not an exhaustive list of side effects. Please inform your doctor if you experience any adverse reaction to the medication.

Highlights

Commonly asked questions for Ketorolac (Alkem) 100 mg Injection

Onset of action

The effect of this medicine can be observed in 30 to 60 minutes after an oral dose and 10 minutes after an intramuscular injection.

Duration of effect

The effect of this medicine lasts for an average duration of 4 to 6 hours.

Safe with alcohol?

moderate
Alcohol should not be consumed while taking this medicine. Symptoms of stomach bleeding (such as the presence of dried and coffee colored blood in cough or stools) should be reported to the doctor immediately.

Is it habit forming?

No habit forming tendency has been reported.

Usage in pregnancy?

This medicine is not recommended for pregnant women.

Usage while breast-feeding?

This medicine is not recommended in breastfeeding women.

What is it prescribed for?

Uses of Ketorolac (Alkem) 100 mg Injection

  • Moderate to severe pain

    Ketorolac (Alkem) 100 mg Injection is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.

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When not to use?

Contraindications of Ketorolac (Alkem) 100 mg Injection

  • Allergy

    Not recommended in patients with known allergy to Ketorolac (Alkem) 100 mg Injection.

  • Asthma

    Not recommended in patients with a history of NSAID-induced asthma, rhinitis, and urticaria.

  • Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery (CABG)

    Not recommended in patients with recent heart surgery.

  • Gastro-intestinal bleeding

    Not recommended in patients with peptic ulcer disease or any gastrointestinal bleeding disorders.

Dosage

  • Missed Dose

    The missed dose can be taken as soon as you remember. However, the missed dose should be skipped if it is almost the time for the next dose.

  • Overdose

    Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of overdose.

Interactions

All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.

Interaction with Alcoholmoderate

  • Description

    - Drinking alcohol with this medicine substantially increases the risk of stomach bleeding.

  • Instructions

    - Alcohol should not be consumed while taking this medicine. Symptoms of stomach bleeding (such as the presence of dried and coffee colored blood in cough or stools) should be reported to the doctor immediately.

Interaction with Medicine

Disease interactions

  • Asthma

    severe
    Ketorolac (Alkem) 100 mg Injection should not be taken if you have NSAID-sensitive asthma. Any such history should be reported to the doctor so that an appropriate alternative can be given.

  • Fluid Retention and edema

    severe
    Ketorolac (Alkem) 100 mg Injection should be taken only after consulting a doctor. Monitoring of blood pressure and heart conditions is necessary on a regular basis during the course of therapy.

  • Skin Rash

    severe
    Ketorolac (Alkem) 100 mg Injection may cause potentially fatal skin allergies without any warning. Signs and symptoms like rashes, hives, fever or other allergic symptoms should be reported without any delay. These conditions require immediate medical intervention.

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.

General Instructions

Ketorolac (Alkem) 100 mg Injection should be taken following all labeled instructions. The duration and amount of medicine consumed should be as prescribed by the doctor. Close monitoring of kidney function is necessary during the treatment. Drink adequate amount of water to minimize the irritation caused in the stomach.

Warnings

Warnings for special population

  • Pregnancy

    - This medicine is not recommended for pregnant women.

  • Breast-feeding

    - This medicine is not recommended in breastfeeding women.

General warnings

  • Gastro-intestinal bleeding

    - Ketorolac (Alkem) 100 mg Injection may cause severe bleeding when taken for a long time. Elderly population with a history of gastrointestinal disease are at a higher risk. Any symptoms of blood in stools and vomiting should be informed to the doctor without delay.

  • Impaired kidney function

    - Ketorolac (Alkem) 100 mg Injection is not recommended in patients with severe kidney injury. Close monitoring of kidney function is necessary. The dose should be adjusted based on the Creatinine clearance.

  • Impaired liver function

    - Ketorolac (Alkem) 100 mg Injection is known to cause liver injury. The baseline of liver enzymes should be obtained before starting the treatment. Inform the doctor if you have any prior history of liver disease. Any symptoms like nausea, vomiting, feeling tired or yellowing of the skin or eyes should be informed to the doctor without delay.

  • Effect on heart

    - Ketorolac (Alkem) 100 mg Injection can have adverse effects on heart, especially after a prolonged duration of use. It could increase the risk of diseases like stroke and heart attack which may be fatal.

Other details

  • To be taken after food
  • To be taken as instructed by doctor
  • Does not cause sleepiness

How it works

Ketorolac (Alkem) 100 mg Injection works by reducing the formation of chemical substances in the body that cause pain and swelling.

Legal Status

Approved
Approved
Approved
Approved

Classification

Category
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents
Schedule
Schedule H

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