Ketorolac

Question 1

Brand Name

Answer 1

Toradol

Question 2

Drug Classification

Answer 2

NSAID; Non-opioid analgesic

Question 3

Mechanism of Action

Answer 3

COX inhibitor; Toradol blocks cyclooxygenase. Cyclooxygenase is responsible for creating prostaglandins. Inhibiting these substances will lead to decreased pain, fever, and inflammation

Question 4

Indications

Answer 4

Moderate to severe pain

Question 5

Contraindications

Answer 5

Allergy, pregnancy, renal insufficiency, peptic ulcer, potential for bleeding/ likely to need surgery, undifferentiated abdominal pain, suspected fractures

Question 6

Side effects / Precautions

Answer 6

Headache, GI pain, somnolence, nausea

Question 7

Adult Dose

Answer 7

15 mg IV/IO/IM Do NOT combine with other NSAID

Question 8

Pediatric Dose

Answer 8

0.5 mg/kg not indicated in CT protocol

Question 9

Max Adult Dose (Max peds dose)

Answer 9

60 mg (15 mg)

Question 10

Onset of Action

Answer 10

30 minutes (IV/IO/IM)

Question 11

Duration of Effects

Answer 11

4-6 hours (IV/IO/IM)

Question 12

Route of administration

Answer 12

IV/IO/IM