Toradol (Ketoralac)

Question 1

Toradol (Ketoralac) class

Answer 1

NSAID, non opioid analgesic

Question 2

Toradol (ketoralac) MOA

Answer 2

Inhibits prostaglandin synthesis producing peripherally mediated analgesia

Question 3

Toradol (Ketoralac) dosage

Answer 3

IV: 30-60 mg (max 120mg/day)

15mg if renal/elderly
60mg IM

Question 4

Toradol (Ketoralac) characteristics

Answer 4

O: 30 min

P: 1-2 hrs

D: 4-6 hrs

Question 5

Toradol (Ketoralac) E/M

Answer 5

M: hepatic

E: renal

H/t: 2.5-8.5 hrs

Question 6

Toradol (Ketoralac) considerations

Answer 6

Avoid giving to orthopedic pts 1 wk postop b/c can delay bone healing

A/E: stoke, GI bleeding, MI, Steven-Johnson’s syndrome

C/I: atopic or asthmatic, elerdyl, renal, bleeding, PUD