Marolac Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Ketorolac trometamol

Indications/Uses

Short-term management of moderate to severe post-op pain.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult & childn >16 yr Initially 10 mg by IM or IV inj over at least 15 sec, then 10-30 mg 4-6 hrly (up to 2 hrly during initial post-op period). Max: 90 mg daily. Elderly & patient weighing <50 kg Max: 60 mg daily. Max duration of treatment: 2 days.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to ketorolac tromethamine & other NSAIDs. History of PUD or GI bleeding, asthma. Suspected or confirmed cerebrovascular bleeding, hemorrhagic diatheses including coagulation disorders. Pregnancy & lactation. Childn <16 yr.

Special Precautions

Monitor for signs of serious GI adverse events.

Adverse Reactions

Nausea, dyspepsia, GI pain, dizziness, headache, sweating, dry mouth, bradycardia, purpura, thrombocytopenia, dyspnea, asthma, pruritus, urticaria, anaphylaxis, bronchospasm.

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Drug Interactions

Methotrexate, diuretics, ACE inhibitors, warfarin, lithium, aminoglycosides & other NSAIDs.

MIMS Class

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)

ATC Classification

M01AB15 - ketorolac ; Belongs to the class of acetic acid derivatives and related substances of non-steroidal antiinflammatory and antirheumatic products.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Marolac soln for inj 30 mg/mL

Packing/Price

1 mL x 1's

Marolac

ketorolac

Manufacturer:

ACME

Distributor:

D'Conner Pharma

Marketer:

Euro Generics