Toradol IM Ampoules

Uses of Tarodol IM Ampoules

Toradol, containing the active ingredient ketorolac trometamol, is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used for the short-term management of moderately severe, acute pain, typically following surgical procedures.

Precautions and Warnings

You should not use Toradol if you have any active or recent bleeding (including bleeding inside your body), a head injury, a stomach ulcer, severe kidney disease, a bleeding or blood-clotting disorder, a history of severe allergic reaction to aspirin or an NSAID, or if you are scheduled to have surgery.

Do not use Toradol if you are in your third trimester of pregnancy or if you are breast-feeding a baby.

You should not use ketorolac if you also take pentoxifylline, probenecid, aspirin, or other NSAID drugs (which may include ibuprofen, acetaminophen, naproxen, celecoxib, diclofenac, indomethacin, meloxicam, and others and others).

Ketorolac may also cause stomach or intestinal bleeding, which can be fatal. These conditions can occur without warning while you are using this medicine, especially in older adults. You should not take this medicine if you already have bleeding in your stomach or intestines.

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

If you are pregnant, you should not take ketorolac unless your doctor tells you to. Taking an NSAID during the last 20 weeks of pregnancy can cause serious heart or kidney problems in the unborn baby and possible complications with your pregnancy.

Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding.

Toradol is not approved for use by anyone younger than 2 years old.

Dosage

Administered via intramuscular injection. The usual dose for healthy adults is 10 mg to 30 mg every 4 to 6 hours, up to a maximum daily dose of 90 mg. The total duration of treatment should not exceed five days.

Side Effects

Common Side Effects:

• Nausea;
• Stomach discomfort;
• Dizziness;
• Drowsiness;
• Headache;
• Swellin.

Serious Side Effects:

• hortness of breath (even with mild exertion);
• swelling or rapid weight gain;
• a skin rash, no matter how mild;
• signs of stomach bleeding – bloody or tarry stools, coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds;
• liver problems – loss of appetite, stomach pain (upper right side), tiredness, itching, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes);
• kidney problems – little or no urination, swelling in your feet or ankles, feeling tired or short of breath;
• low red blood cells (anemia) – pale skin, unusual tiredness, feeling light-headed or short of breath, cold hands and feet.