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Toradol IM Uses Ketorolac is used for the short-term treatment of moderate to severe pain in adults, usually after surgery. Reducing pain helps you recover more comfortably from surgery and return to your normal daily activities sooner. This medication is known as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Notes Do not share this medication with others.This medication has been prescribed for your current condition only. Do not use it later for another condition unless told to do so by your doctor. A different medication may be necessary in those cases. Storage Store at room temperature between 68-77 degrees F (20-25 degrees C) away from light and moisture. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep all medicines away from children and pets. Overdose Symptoms of overdose may include: severe stomach pain, vomit that looks like coffee grounds, extreme drowsiness, slow/shallow breathing, loss of consciousness. How To Use Read the Medication Guide provided by your pharmacist before you start using ketorolac. If you have any questions, consult your doctor or pharmacist.Follow instructions for preparation and use of the medication. Before using, check this product visually for particles or discoloration. If either is present, do not use the liquid. If you have questions, consult your doctor or pharmacist.This medication is usually given every 6 hours, either as needed or as directed by your doctor. Follow your doctor's instructions exactly.If given into a vein, ketorolac is injected over at least 15 seconds by a health care professional. It may also be injected slowly deep into a muscle. Dosage is based on your medical condition, age, weight, and response to treatment.To reduce your risk of stomach bleeding and other side effects, take this medication at the lowest effective dose for the shortest possible time. Do not increase your dose, take it more often than prescribed, or use it for more than 5 days in total (injection and tablets). If you are still having pain after 5 days, discuss other pain medications with your doctor.Learn how to store and discard needles and medical supplies safely. Tell your doctor if your pain persists or worsens. Side Effects See also Warning section.Diarrhea, dizziness, drowsiness, headache, pain at injection site, upset stomach, and unusual tiredness may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: stomach pain, black/tarry/bloody stools, swelling of ankles/feet/hands, sudden/unexplained weight gain, hearing changes (e.g., hearing loss, ringing in the ears), mental/mood changes (e.g., hallucinations), fast/pounding heartbeat, persistent/severe headache, fainting, vision changes.This drug may rarely cause serious (rarely fatal) liver disease. If you notice any of the following rare but very serious side effects, stop using ketorolac and consult your doctor or pharmacist immediately: yellowing eyes/skin, dark urine, unusual/extreme tiredness, severe stomach/abdominal pain, persistent nausea/vomiting.Stop taking ketorolac and tell your doctor immediately if any of these rare but very serious side effects occur: easy bruising/bleeding, signs of infection (e.g., fever, persistent sore throat), unexplained stiff neck, change in the amount of urine, seizures.A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, you should be watched closely during your first dose for signs of an allergic reaction. Stop using this drug and seek immediate medical attention if you notice any of the following symptoms of a serious allergic reaction: rash, itching, swelling (especially of throat/face), severe dizziness, trouble breathing..If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist. Precautions Ketorolac should not be used before surgery because it can cause severe bleeding.Before taking ketorolac, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to aspirin or other NSAIDs (e.g., ibuprofen, naproxen, celecoxib); or if you have any other allergies.This medication should not be used if you have certain medical conditions. Before using this medicine, consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have: aspirin-sensitive asthma (a history of worsening breathing with runny/stuffy nose after taking aspirin or other NSAIDs), recent heart bypass surgery (CABG), current or past stomach/intestinal problems (e.g., bleeding, ulcers), bleeding/blood-clotting problems (e.g., hemophilia, decreased platelets, bleeding inside the brain), severe loss of body water (dehydration), severe kidney disease.Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: asthma, blood problems (e.g., anemia), swelling (edema, fluid retention), diabetes, stomach/intestine/esophagus problems (e.g., recurring heartburn), heart disease (e.g., congestive heart failure, history of heart attack), high blood pressure, liver disease, growths in the nose (nasal polyps), kidney disease, stroke.This drug may make you dizzy or drowsy. Use caution while driving, using machinery, or taking part in any activity that requires alertness.Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist that you are using this medication.This medicine may cause stomach bleeding. Daily use of alcohol and tobacco may increase your risk for stomach bleeding, especially when combined with this medicine. Limit alcohol and stop smoking. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more information.Infrequently, this medication may make you more sensitive to the sun. Avoid prolonged sun exposure, tanning booths, and sunlamps. Use a sunscreen and wear protective clothing when outdoors.Caution is advised when using this drug in the elderly because they may be more sensitive to its side effects, especially stomach/intestinal bleeding and kidney effects.Children who have just had a tonsillectomy may be at greater risk for bleeding when using ketorolac after surgery. Discuss possible risks and benefits with your doctor.This medication should be used only when clearly needed during the first 6 months of pregnancy. It should not be used during the last 3 months of pregnancy due to possible harm to the unborn baby and interference with normal labor/delivery. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.This drug passes into breast milk and could have undesirable effects on a nursing infant. Therefore, breast-feeding is not recommended while using this drug. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding. Missed Dose If you are using this drug on a regular schedule (not "as needed") and you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up because doing so would increase your risk for serious side effects (e.g., bleeding). Drug Interactions Your doctor or pharmacist may already be aware of any possible drug interactions and may be monitoring you for them. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicine before checking with them first.This drug should not be used with the following medications because very serious interactions may occur: aspirin and related drugs (salicylates), cidofovir, other NSAIDs (e.g., ibuprofen, naproxen, celecoxib), pentoxifylline, probenecid.If you are currently using any of these medications listed above, tell your doctor or pharmacist before starting ketorolac.Before using this product, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescription/herbal products you may use, especially of: "anti-platelet" drugs (e.g., cilostazol, clopidogrel), bisphosphonates taken by mouth (e.g., alendronate), "blood thinners" (anticoagulants such as enoxaparin, heparin, warfarin), corticosteroids (e.g., prednisone), cyclosporine, drugs for high blood pressure (including ACE inhibitors such as lisinopril, angiotensin II receptor antagonists such as losartan, and beta blockers such as metoprolol), "water pills" (diuretics such as furosemide, hydrochlorothiazide, triamterene), lithium, methotrexate, pemetrexed, certain psychiatric drugs (alprazolam, thiothixene, SSRI antidepressants including fluoxetine and sertraline).Check all prescription and nonprescription medicine labels carefully for other pain/fever drugs (NSAIDs such as aspirin, celecoxib, ibuprofen). These drugs are similar to this medication, so taking one of these drugs while also taking this medication may increase your risk of side effects. However, if your doctor has prescribed low doses of aspirin to prevent heart attack or stroke (usually at dosages of 81-325 milligrams a day), you should continue to take the aspirin. Daily use of NSAIDs (e.g., ibuprofen) may decrease aspirin's ability to prevent heart attack/stroke. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details and to discuss other possible treatments (e.g., acetaminophen) for your pain/fever.

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