Drug Name Dosage/Route Action Indication A

Generic Name:Ketorolac 30 mg IV q6hours ,not Blocks cyclooxygenase, Short term management CNS
to exceed 120 mg/day an enzyme needed to of pain (Not to exceed in dizzi
synthesize 5 days in total for all
prostaglandins. routes combined)not RESP
Prostaglandins mediate indicated for minor or
inflammatory response chronic painful GI: G
and cause local conditions abno
vasodilation, swelling, diarr
and pain. They also Contraindications :
promote pain Hypersensitivity to the GU:
transmission from drug or any components oligu
periphery to spinal cord. of ketorolac, freq
By blocking cyclo- cardiovascular disease
oxygenase and inhibiting Hem
prostaglandins, this blee
NSAID reduces
inflammation and
relieves pain.