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ketorolac
Trade NameToradol
Indicationpain
Actionpain relief due to prostaglandin inhibition by blocking of the enzyme cyclooxygenase (COX)
Therapeutic Classnonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents, nonopioid analgesics
Pharmacologic Classpyrroziline carboxylic acid
Nursing Considerations• may cause GI bleeding, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, anaphylaxis, drowsiness • should not exceed 5 days of therapy • bleeding risk increased with garlic, ginger, and ginkgo • may decrease effectiveness of hypertensive medications and diuretics
 By Jon Haws, RN CCRN Alumnus
By Jon Haws, RN CCRN Alumnus4.4
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ketorolac
Trade NameToradol
Indicationpain
Actionpain relief due to prostaglandin inhibition by blocking of the enzyme cyclooxygenase (COX)
Therapeutic Classnonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents, nonopioid analgesics
Pharmacologic Classpyrroziline carboxylic acid
Nursing Considerations• may cause GI bleeding, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, anaphylaxis, drowsiness • should not exceed 5 days of therapy • bleeding risk increased with garlic, ginger, and ginkgo • may decrease effectiveness of hypertensive medications and diuretics

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