GENERIC BRAND MECHANISM DOSAGE INDICATION CONTRAINDICATION SIDE/ NURSING

NAME NAME OF ACTION AND ROUTE ADVERSE INTERVENTION

EFFECTS

Ketorolac Toradol Anti- 30mg (3 Short-term Contraindicated with CNS: Renal

Tromethamine inflammatory doses) management significant renal impairment,
and analgesic of pain (up to impairment, aspirin headache, Impaired
activity; inhibits Route: 5 days. allergy, recent GI hearing,
prostaglandins bleed or perforation dizziness, allergies,
and leukotriene IVTT Use cautiously with somnolence, hepatic,
synthesis. impaired hearing;
Frequency: allergies; hepatic insomnia, Skin color and
conditions. lesions,
Every 6 fatigue, orientation,
hours reflexes,
dizziness
peripheral
tinnitus, sensation,
clotting times,
ophthalmologic CBC,
effects. adventitious
sounds

Be aware that
patient may be
at risk for CV
events, GI
bleeding, renal
toxicity, monitor
accordingly.

Keep emergency
equipment
readily available
at time of initial
dose, in case of
severe
hypersensitivity
reaction.
 Protect drug
vials from light.

Administer every
6 hrs to maintain
serum levels and
control pain.

Reference:

Deglin, J., Vallerand, A., & Sanoski, C. (2015). Davis's drug guide for nurses (14th ed.). Philadelphia, Penn.: F.A. Davis.

Submitted by: Submitted to:

FLORIEJANE T. MARATA, SN-UM JOYCE D. CAJIGAL, RN