Medications and Drugs

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Brand Names: Toradol, Toradol IM, Toradol IV/IM

Generic Name: ketorolac (Pronunciation: KEE toe ROLE ak)

• What is ketorolac (Toradol, Toradol IM, Toradol IV/IM)?
• What are the possible side effects of ketorolac (Toradol, Toradol IM, Toradol IV/IM)?
• What is the most important information I should know about ketorolac (Toradol, Toradol IM, Toradol IV/IM)?
• What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking ketorolac (Toradol, Toradol IM, Toradol IV/IM)?
• How should I take ketorolac (Toradol, Toradol IM, Toradol IV/IM)?
• What happens if I miss a dose (Toradol, Toradol IM, Toradol IV/IM)?
• What happens if I overdose (Toradol, Toradol IM, Toradol IV/IM)?
• What should I avoid while taking ketorolac (Toradol, Toradol IM, Toradol IV/IM)?
• What other drugs will affect ketorolac (Toradol, Toradol IM, Toradol IV/IM)?
• Where can I get more information?

What is ketorolac (Toradol, Toradol IM, Toradol IV/IM)?

Ketorolac is in a group of drugs called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Ketorolac works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body.

Ketorolac is used short-term (5 days or less) to treat moderate to severe pain.

Ketorolac may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Ketorolac 10 mg-ETH

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Ketorolac 10 mg-MYL

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Ketorolac 10 mg-TEV

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What are the possible side effects of ketorolac (Toradol, Toradol IM, Toradol IV/IM)?

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stop taking ketorolac and seek medical attention or call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

• chest pain, weakness, shortness of breath, slurred speech, problems with vision or balance;
• black, bloody, or tarry stools;
• coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds;
• swelling or rapid weight gain;
• urinating less than usual or not at all;
• nausea, stomach pain, low fever, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes);
• fever, sore throat, and headache with a severe blistering, peeling, and red skin rash;
• the first sign of any mouth sores or skin rash, no matter how mild;
• pale skin, easy bruising, severe tingling, numbness, pain, muscle weakness; or
• fever, headache, neck stiffness, chills, increased sensitivity to light, purple spots on the skin, and/or seizure (convulsions).

Less serious side effects may include:

• upset stomach, mild nausea or vomiting, diarrhea, constipation;
• mild heartburn, stomach pain, bloating, gas;
• dizziness, headache, drowsiness;
• sweating; or
• ringing in your ears.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Tell your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What is the most important information I should know about ketorolac (Toradol, Toradol IM, Toradol IV/IM)?

This medicine can increase your risk of life-threatening heart or circulation problems, including heart attack or stroke. This risk will increase the longer you use ketorolac. Do not use this medicine just before or after having heart bypass surgery (also called coronary artery bypass graft, or CABG).

Seek emergency medical help if you have symptoms of heart or circulation problems, such as chest pain, weakness, shortness of breath, slurred speech, or problems with vision or balance.

This medicine can also increase your risk of serious effects on the stomach or intestines, including bleeding or perforation (forming of a hole). These conditions can be fatal and gastrointestinal effects can occur without warning at any time while you are taking ketorolac. Older adults may have an even greater risk of these serious gastrointestinal side effects.

Call your doctor at once if you have symptoms of bleeding in your stomach or intestines. This includes black, bloody, or tarry stools, or coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds.

Do not drink alcohol while taking ketorolac. Alcohol can increase the risk of stomach bleeding caused by ketorolac.

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