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Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD

Ketorol 10 Tablet is indicated in the short-term management of moderate to severe acute postoperative pain. It contains ketorolac tromethamine, which works by inhibiting the synthesis of certain chemical messengers that cause pain and inflammation. In some cases, this medicine may cause side effects such as nausea, vomiting, stomach upset, diarrhoea, constipation, gas, and dizziness. Before taking this medicine, inform the doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, taking any other medication, or have any pre-existing medical conditions.

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About Ketorol 10 Tablet

Ketorol 10 Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAID) indicated for the short-term management of moderate to severe acute postoperative pain. Pain is a symptom triggered by the nervous system, which causes uncomfortable sensations in the body.
 
Ketorol 10 Tablet contains 'ketorolac tromethamine', which works by inhibiting the synthesis of certain chemical messengers in the body, such as prostaglandins, which are responsible for causing pain and inflammation. Thereby, Ketorol 10 Tablet helps provide relief from pain.
 
In some cases, you may experience common side effects such as nausea, vomiting, stomach upset, diarrhoea, constipation, gas, and dizziness. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if the side effects persist or worsen.
 
Avoid taking Ketorol 10 Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Avoid consuming alcohol with Ketorol 10 Tablet as it could lead to increased dizziness; it might also increase the risk of stomach bleeding. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out any side effects/interactions.

Uses of Ketorol 10 Tablet

Ketorol 10 Tablet is used to provide relief from postoperative pain. The detailed uses of Ketorol 10 Tablet are as follows:
•Pain Relief: Ketorol 10 Tablet provides pain relief for moderate to severe pain, effective for conditions like dental pain, musculoskeletal disorders, and post-surgical pain.
•Anti-Inflammatory: Ketorol 10 Tablet has anti-inflammatory properties; it reduces inflammation in conditions like arthritis and swelling after surgery.
•Management of Migraines: Ketorol 10 Tablet is used to treat migraines, providing relief from intense headaches and associated symptoms through its analgesic effect.
•Postoperative Pain Management: Ketorol 10 Tablet is used for postoperative pain management, providing effective relief after surgery and potentially reducing the need for stronger opioids.
•Menstrual Pain Relief: Ketorol 10 Tablet helps relieve menstrual cramps (dysmenorrhea) by reducing pain and inflammation, making menstrual cycles more manageable for women.

Directions for Use

Check the label for directions before use. Disperse the tablet in the prescribed amount of water and swallow the contents. Do not crush, chew or swallow as a whole.

Medicinal Benefits

Ketorol 10 Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called  Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAID) indicated for the short-term management of moderate to severe acute postoperative pain. Ketorol 10 Tablet contains 'ketorolac tromethamine', which works by inhibiting the synthesis of certain chemical messengers in the body, such as prostaglandins, which are responsible for causing pain and inflammation. Thereby, Ketorol 10 Tablet helps provide relief from pain.

How Ketorol 10 Tablet Works

Ketorol 10 Tablet contains 'ketorolac tromethamine', which works by inhibiting the synthesis of certain chemical messengers in the body, such as prostaglandins, which are responsible for causing pain and inflammation. Thereby, Ketorol 10 Tablet helps provide relief from pain.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight
Side effects of Ketorol 10 Tablet
  • Drink water or other clear fluids.
  • To prevent worsening of pain, limit intake of tea, coffee, or alcohol.
  • Include bland foods like rice, toast, crackers, and rice in your diet.
  • Avoid lying down immediately after eating as it may cause indigestion or heartburn.
  • Avoid acidic and spicy food as it may cause indigestion.
  • Drink ample water throughout the day to thin mucus and keep nasal passages moist.
  • Utilize a humidifier, especially during dry seasons, to add moisture to the air.
  • Limit exposure to cigarette smoke, dust, strong odours, and other environmental pollutants.
  • Regularly use saline nasal spray to cleanse and moisturize nasal passages.
  • Practice good hand hygiene to prevent spreading germs and avoid touching your nose unnecessarily.
  • Elevate your head while sleeping to promote drainage from the sinuses.
  • Identify and avoid known allergens through allergy testing and implement measures to reduce exposure like air purifiers.
  • Inhale steam from a hot shower or bowl of water can help loosen mucus.
  • Practice relaxation techniques like yoga or meditation to manage stress which can exacerbate nasal discomfort.
  • Maintain a balanced diet rich in fruits and vegetables to support immune function.
Dealing with Medication-Induced Headache:
  • Hydrate your body: Drink enough water to prevent dehydration and headaches.
  • Calm Your Mind: Deep breathing and meditation can help you relax and relieve stress.
  • Rest and Recharge: Sleep for 7-8 hours to reduce headache triggers.
  • Take rest: lie down in a quiet, dark environment.
  • Cold or warm compresses can help reduce tension.
  • Stay Upright: Maintain good posture to keep symptoms from getting worse.
  • To treat headaches naturally, try acupuncture or massage therapy.
  • Over-the-counter pain relievers include acetaminophen and ibuprofen.
  • Prescription Assistance: Speak with your doctor about more substantial drug alternatives.
  • Severe Headaches: Seek emergency medical assistance for sudden, severe headaches.
  • Frequent Headaches: If you get reoccurring headaches, consult your doctor.
  • Headaches with Symptoms: Seek medical attention if your headaches include fever, disorientation, or weakness.
Here are the step-by-step strategies to manage the side effects of "indigestion" caused by medication usage:
  • Take medications with food (if recommended): It can help prevent stomach distress and indigestion.
  • Eat smaller, more frequent meals: Divide daily food intake into smaller, more frequent meals to ease digestion.
  • Avoid trigger foods: Identify and avoid foods that trigger indigestion, such as spicy, fatty, or acidic foods.
  • Stay upright after eating: Sit or stand upright for at least 1-2 hours after eating to prevent stomach acid from flowing into the oesophagus.
  • Avoid carbonated drinks: Avoid drinking carbonated beverages, such as soda or beer, which can worsen indigestion.
  • Manage stress: To alleviate indigestion, engage in stress-reducing activities like deep breathing exercises or meditation.
  • Consult a doctor if needed: If indigestion worsens or persists, consult a healthcare professional to adjust the medication regimen or explore alternative treatments.
Overcome Medication-Induced Nausea: A 9-Step Plan
  • Inform your doctor about the nausea and discuss possible alternatives to the medication or adjustments to the dosage.
  • Divide your daily food intake into smaller, more frequent meals to reduce nausea.
  • Opt for bland, easily digestible foods like crackers, toast, plain rice, bananas, and applesauce.
  • Avoid certain foods that can trigger nausea, such as fatty, greasy, spicy, and smelly foods.
  • Drink plenty of fluids, such as water, clear broth, or electrolyte-rich beverages like coconut water or sports drinks.
  • Use ginger (tea, ale, or candies) to help relieve nausea.
  • Get adequate rest and also avoid strenuous activities that can worsen nausea.
  • Talk to your doctor about taking anti-nausea medication if your nausea is severe.
  • Record when your nausea occurs, what triggers it, and what provides relief to help you identify patterns and manage your symptoms more effectively.
Here are the steps to cope with constipation as a side effect of medication:
  • Inform your doctor about your constipation symptoms. They may adjust your medication or advise alternative treatments.
  • Stay hydrated by drinking sufficient of water (at least 8-10 glasses a day) to help soften stool and promote bowel movements.
  • Increase fibre intake by eating foods high in fibre, such as fruits, whole grains, vegetables and legumes, to help bulk up the stool.
  • Establish a bowel routine by trying to go to the bathroom at the same time each day to train your bowels.
  • Engaging in regular exercise, like walking or yoga, can support in bowel movement stimulation.
  • Consult your doctor if constipation persists, and discuss alternative treatments or adjustments to your medication.
  • Include iron-rich foods like dark leafy vegetables, lean red meat, legumes and fish in your diet.
  • Consume vitamin C-rich foods as they aid iron absorption.
  • Limit tea, cocoa, and coffee as these can slow iron absorption.
  • Exercise regularly; however, do not overdo it.

Drug Warnings

Do not take Ketorol 10 Tablet if you are allergic to any of its contents; if you have/had asthma, severe heart problems, stomach ulcer or perforation, bleeding problems such as bleeding from the stomach, intestine or brain, bypass surgery, heart attack, blood circulation problems, or inflammation of intestines. Ketorol 10 Tablet can increase your risk of a fatal heart attack or stroke. So, if you have had any recent heart surgery, do not take Ketorol 10 Tablet . Inform your doctor if you have or have high blood pressure, heart problems, high cholesterol, diabetes, asthma, liver and kidney problems. Avoid taking Ketorol 10 Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Ketorol 10 Tablet may cause dizziness, so drive only if you are alert. Stop taking Ketorol 10 Tablet and consult your doctor immediately if you have stomach pain or any signs of bleeding in the intestine or stomach, such as blood in stools. Do not take any other NSAIDs for pain relief along with Ketorol 10 Tablet unless prescribed.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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KetorolacMeloxicam
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KetorolacSalsalate
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KetorolacMeloxicam
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How does the drug interact with Ketorol 10 Tablet:
Co-administration of Ketorol 10 Tablet with Meloxicam together can increase the risk of side effects in the gastrointestinal tract such as inflammation, bleeding and ulcers.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Ketorol 10 Tablet with Meloxicam is not recommended as it can lead to an interaction, but it can be taken if advised by your doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like dizziness, lightheadedness, red or black, dark stools, coughing or vomiting fresh or dried blood that looks like coffee grounds, severe headache, and weakness, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
KetorolacSalsalate
Critical
How does the drug interact with Ketorol 10 Tablet:
Using Ketorol 10 Tablet together with salsalate may increase the risk of side effects in the gastrointestinal tract such as inflammation, bleeding and ulcers.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Salsalate with Ketorol 10 Tablet is not recommended, but it can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult your doctor if you experience any unusual bleeding, dizziness, lightheadedness, red or black, tarry stools, coughing up or vomiting fresh or dried blood that looks like coffee grounds, severe headache, and weakness. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
KetorolacPentoxifylline
Critical
How does the drug interact with Ketorol 10 Tablet:
Taking Ketorol 10 Tablet with Pentoxifylline can increase the risk of bleeding.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Pentoxifylline with Ketorol 10 Tablet is not recommended, but can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience dizziness, lightheadedness, red or black tarry stools, coughing up or vomiting fresh or dried blood that looks like coffee grounds, severe headache, and weakness contact you doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
KetorolacKetoprofen
Critical
How does the drug interact with Ketorol 10 Tablet:
Coadministration of Ketorol 10 Tablet together with ketoprofen may increase the risk of side effects in the gastrointestinal tract such as inflammation, bleeding and ulcers.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Ketorol 10 Tablet with Ketoprofen is not recommended, but it can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult your doctor if you experience any unusual bleeding, dizziness, lightheadedness, red or black, tarry stools, coughing up or vomiting fresh or dried blood that looks like coffee grounds, severe headache, and weakness. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
KetorolacFenoprofen
Critical
How does the drug interact with Ketorol 10 Tablet:
Coadministration of Ketorol 10 Tablet together with fenoprofen may increase the risk of side effects in the gastrointestinal tract such as inflammation, bleeding and ulceration.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Fenoprofen with Ketorol 10 Tablet is not recommended, but it can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you experience unusual bleeding or bruising, dizziness, lightheadedness, red or black, tarry stools, coughing up or vomiting fresh or dried blood that looks like coffee grounds, severe headache; and weakness. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
KetorolacFlurbiprofen
Critical
How does the drug interact with Ketorol 10 Tablet:
Taking Ketorol 10 Tablet with Flurbiprofen can increase the risk of side effects in the gastrointestinal tract such as inflammation, bleeding, ulceration.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Flurbiprofen with Ketorol 10 Tablet is not recommended, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience dizziness, lightheadedness red or black, tarry stools, coughing up or vomiting fresh or dried blood that looks like coffee grounds, severe headache and weakness contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without first consulting your doctor.
KetorolacTolmetin
Critical
How does the drug interact with Ketorol 10 Tablet:
Using Ketorol 10 Tablet together with tolmetin may increase the risk of side effects in the gastrointestinal tract such as inflammation, bleeding and ulceration.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Ketorol 10 Tablet with Tolmetin is not recommended, but it can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult your doctor if you experience any unusual bleeding, dizziness, lightheadedness, red or black, tarry stools, coughing up or vomiting fresh or dried blood that looks like coffee grounds, severe headache, and weakness. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
KetorolacAspirin
Critical
How does the drug interact with Ketorol 10 Tablet:
Co-administration of Ketorol 10 Tablet and Aspirin may increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Ketorol 10 Tablet with Aspirin is not recommended but can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you experience unusual bleeding or bruising, dizziness, tarry stools, coughing up or vomiting fresh or dried blood, severe headache and weakness. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
KetorolacCelecoxib
Critical
How does the drug interact with Ketorol 10 Tablet:
Taking Ketorol 10 Tablet with Celecoxib can increase the risk of side effects such as gastrointestinal bleeding and ulcers.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Celecoxib with Ketorol 10 Tablet is not recommended, but can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience unusual bleeding or bruising, dizziness, lightheadedness, red or black, tarry stools, coughing up or vomiting fresh or dried blood that looks like coffee grounds, severe headache, and weakness. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
KetorolacOxaprozin
Critical
How does the drug interact with Ketorol 10 Tablet:
Using Ketorol 10 Tablet together with oxaprozin may increase the risk of side effects in the gastrointestinal tract such as inflammation, bleeding and ulcers.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Ketorol 10 Tablet with Oxaprozin is not recommended, but it can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult your doctor if you experience any unusual bleeding, dizziness, lightheadedness, red or black, tarry stools, coughing up or vomiting fresh or dried blood that looks like coffee grounds, severe headache, and weakness. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Exercising regularly helps in muscle stretching so that they are less likely to spasm, tear and sprain. Mild exercises such as jogging and walking are helpful for muscle stretching.
  • Massages can also be helpful.
  • Avoid freezing and hot temperatures.
  • Avoid wearing tight-fitting clothes; instead, wear loose garments.
  • Rest well, and get plenty of sleep.
  • To avoid developing pressure sores, change your position every two hours.
  • Hot or cold therapy can help treat muscle spasms. Apply an ice pack or hot pack on the muscle for 15-20minutes.
  • Stay hydrated, drink plenty of water.

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Alcohol

Unsafe

Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking Ketorol 10 Tablet as it may cause increased dizziness. It may also increase the risk of stomach bleeding.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

Avoid taking Ketorol 10 Tablet if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns.

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Breast Feeding

Unsafe

Ketorol 10 Tablet is not recommended during breastfeeding as Ketorol 10 Tablet might pass into breastmilk.

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Driving

Caution

Ketorol 10 Tablet may cause dizziness and drowsiness. Do not drive or operate machinery unless you are alert.

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Liver

Caution

Dose adjustment may be needed in patients with liver impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have a liver impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Kidney

Caution

Dose adjustment may be needed in patients with kidney impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this. Ketorol 10 Tablet is not recommended for patients with advanced renal impairment and patients at risk for renal failure.

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Children

Consult your doctor

If you have any concerns regarding the use of Ketorol 10 Tablet for children, please consult a doctor.

FAQs

Ketorol 10 Tablet is indicated for the short-term management of moderate to severe acute postoperative pain.

Ketorol 10 Tablet works by inhibiting the synthesis of certain chemical messengers which are responsible for causing pain and inflammation. Thereby, Ketorol 10 Tablet helps provide relief from pain.

Diarrhoea might be a side-effect of Ketorol 10 Tablet . Drink enough fluids and eat non-spicy food if you experience diarrhoea. Consult your doctor if you experience severe diarrhoea or if you find blood in stools.

Do not take any other pain killer medicines along with Ketorol 10 Tablet unless prescribed, as it might lead to unpleasant side effects and can increase the risk of stomach bleeding associated with NSAIDs.

Ketorol 10 Tablet is usually prescribed for less than 5 days. It should not be taken for longer durations. The lowest possible dose for the shortest duration is advised. Take Ketorol 10 Tablet only for as long as your doctor has prescribed. Avoid taking Ketorol 10 Tablet for longer durations as it might increase the risk of heart problems and stomach bleeding.

Ketorol 10 Tablet might affect fertility. Therefore, Ketorol 10 Tablet is not recommended for women trying to conceive. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd., 8-2-337, Road No. 3, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana 500034, INDIA
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