Rolac 10mg Tablet

Description

Pharmacology

Ketorolac is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) chemically related to indomethacin and tolmetin. Ketorolac tromethamine is a racemic mi X ture of [-]S- and [+]R-enantiomeric forms, with the S-form having analgesic activity. Its antiinflammatory effects are believed to be due to inhibition of both cyloo X ygenase-1 (CO X -1) and cyloo X ygenase-2 (CO X -2) which leads to the inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis leading to decreased formation of precursors of prostaglandins and thrombox anes from arachidonic acid. The resultant reduction in prostaglandin synthesis and activity may be at least partially responsible for many of the adverse, as well as the therapeutic, effects of these medications. Analgesia is probably produced via a peripheral action in which blockade of pain impulse generation results from decreased prostaglandin activity. However, inhibition of the synthesis or actions of other substances that sensitize pain receptors to mechanical or chemical stimulation may also contribute to the analgesic effect. In terms of the ophthalmic applications of ketorolac – ocular administration of ketorolac reduces prostaglandin E2 levels in aqueous humor, secondary to inhibition of prostaglandin biosynthesis.

Dosage & Administration

Ketorolac Tablet-

Ketorolac Tablet is recommended for short-term use only (up to 7 days) and are not recommended for chronic use. 10 mg every 4 to 6 hours as required. Doses e X ceeding 40 mg/day are not recommended. For patients receiving parenteral Ketorolac tromethamine, and who are converted to Ketorolac tromethamine oral tablets, the total combined daily dose should not e X ceed 90 mg (60 mg for the elderly, renally impaired patients and patients less than 50 kg) and the oral component should not e X ceed 40 mg on the day the change of formulation is made. Patients should be converted to oral treatment as soon as possible.