Ket 10 mg Tablet

Ket 10 mg Tablet is a prescription pain-relief medicine that contains 10 mg of ketorolac in each tablet. Ketorolac belongs to the nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) class and is used for short-term relief of moderate to severe pain. Ket 10 mg Tablet is not meant for long-term use and is typically prescribed when stronger, fast-acting pain control is needed after a doctor has evaluated the patient. This East West Pharmaceuticals product is intended for short courses of treatment only.

How it works: Ketorolac works by blocking substances in the body called prostaglandins, which help cause pain and swelling. In tablet form, Ket 10 mg Tablet is swallowed and absorbed to help reduce pain signals after it reaches the bloodstream.

Ket 10 mg Tablet is an adult oral strength used after a clinician decides that ketorolac is appropriate and that the patient can take an NSAID safely. Because each tablet contains 10 mg, it may be used as a lower oral maintenance dose in a short treatment course rather than as an initial high-dose tablet. Your doctor chooses this strength based on pain level, age, kidney function, stomach bleeding risk, and other medicines you take.

• Short-term relief of moderate to severe pain
• Pain after surgery or dental procedures
• Short-term pain control when an NSAID is appropriate
• Inflammation-related pain relief under medical supervision

• Swallow Ket 10 mg Tablet whole with a full glass of water.
• Take it exactly as prescribed; do not take more often or for longer than directed.
• If it upsets your stomach, taking it with food or milk may help reduce irritation.
• Do not crush, chew, or split the tablet unless your pharmacist or doctor says it is okay.
• Avoid taking it at the same time as other NSAIDs unless your clinician specifically tells you to.
• Use the shortest treatment period possible, because ketorolac is only meant for short-term use.

Each Ket 10 mg Tablet provides 10 mg of ketorolac per tablet. The number of doses per day depends on the prescription, but ketorolac tablets are typically taken every 4 to 6 hours as needed, with a strict maximum daily limit set by the prescriber. Your doctor decides the exact schedule and total length of treatment; this medicine is not for routine long-term pain management.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Ketorolac may include:

• Stomach pain or upset stomach
• Nausea
• Indigestion or heartburn
• Diarrhea
• Dizziness
• Drowsiness
• Headache

• Do not use Ket 10 mg Tablet if you have active bleeding, a history of stomach ulcers, or serious kidney disease unless your doctor specifically approves it.
• This medicine can raise the risk of stomach bleeding, and that risk may be higher in older adults or people taking blood thinners.
• Avoid alcohol, which can increase stomach irritation and bleeding risk.
• Do not take other NSAIDs such as ibuprofen or naproxen unless your clinician tells you to.
• Use caution if you have heart disease, high blood pressure, fluid retention, or a history of stroke.
• Ketorolac can cause dizziness or drowsiness, so be careful driving or operating machinery until you know how it affects you.
• Do not use Ket 10 mg Tablet during late pregnancy unless a doctor specifically instructs you to do so.

• Blood thinners such as warfarin, apixaban, rivaroxaban, or clopidogrel
• Other NSAIDs, including ibuprofen, naproxen, and aspirin for pain
• ACE inhibitors, ARBs, and diuretics, which may increase kidney risk
• SSRIs or SNRIs, which can raise bleeding risk
• Lithium or methotrexate, which may have increased side effects or toxicity

Store Ket 10 mg Tablet in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from moisture and excessive heat.