Ketorol 1 ml Injection (Ketorolac)

What is Ketorol 1 ml Injection?

Ketorol 1 ml Injection is used for the short term treatment of moderate to severe pain. It effectively alleviates pain, inflammation, and fever. That should not be used for mild or long-term painful conditions. It is given in cases where oral administration is not possible.

Ketorol 1 ml Injection is administer as an injection by a healthcare professional. Kindly do not self administer. Inform your doctor if you have any history of heart disease or stroke. Please consult your doctor in case any injection site reactions like pain, swelling, or redness are observe.

How Ketorol 1 ml Injection Works

Ketorol Injection is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain and inflammation (redness and swelling).

Side Effects Of Ketorol 1 ml Injection

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Ketorol

Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)

• Stomach pain/epigastric pain
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Heartburn
• Loss of appetite
• Indigestion

Warnings

Alcohol

Caution is advise when consuming alcohol with Ketorol Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

Ketorol Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limit studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breastfeeding

Ketorol Injection should be use with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is complete and the drug is eliminated from her body.

Driving

Ketorol Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

Ketorol Injection should be use with caution in patients with kidney disease. A dose adjustment of Ketorol Injection may be need. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

Ketorol Injection should be use with caution in patients with liver disease. A dose adjustment of Ketorol Injection may be need. 

What If You Forget To Take Ketorol 1 ml Injection?

If you miss a dose of Ketorol Injection, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

FAQ’s

1. Is Ketorol 1 ml Injection an antibiotic or steroid?

No, Ketorol Injection is neither an antibiotic nor a steroid. It belongs to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) group of medicines. It is use to relieve moderate to severe pain and inflammation.

2. How should Ketorol 1 ml Injection injection be administer?

Ketorol Injection injection should only be give by a healthcare professional. It can be given deep into the muscle (intramuscularly), preferably in the buttock, under the skin (subcutaneously), or directly into a vein (intravenously) as a bolus and not as an infusion. The dose will depend on the condition you are being treat for and will be decide by your doctor. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit from Ketorol Injection.

3. Is Ketorol 1 ml Injection a good painkiller?

Ketorol Injection is effective in relieving pain and inflammation. It is use to provide relief from various sorts of pain, such as sprains, strains, and other injuries. It is also helpful in the treatment of different types of arthritis and gout. Along with that, it can be use to reduce pain and inflammation which follows after a surgery.