Ketorol 10 mg Tablet

Ketorol 10 mg Tablet is a prescription pain-relief medicine that contains 10 mg of ketorolac in each tablet. It belongs to the nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) class, which is used for short-term relief of moderate to severe pain. Ketorol 10 mg Tablet is commonly used after surgery or for other painful conditions when a doctor decides an NSAID is appropriate. It is not meant for ongoing daily pain control over long periods.

How it works: Ketorolac works by blocking substances in the body called prostaglandins, which help cause pain, swelling, and inflammation. As a tablet, Ketorol 10 mg is absorbed through the stomach and intestines to help reduce pain throughout the body.

Ketorol 10 mg Tablet is the oral tablet strength used when a doctor wants a lower, controlled dose of ketorolac rather than an injection. This strength may be chosen for people who can take medicine by mouth and need short-term pain relief without jumping to a higher dose. Compared with injectable ketorolac, the tablet is generally used for follow-on treatment and may feel less immediate, but it is still a strong NSAID that must be used carefully.

• Short-term treatment of moderate to severe pain
• Pain after surgery
• Muscle, joint, or injury-related pain when prescribed
• Inflammatory pain relief for brief use only

• Swallow Ketorol 10 mg Tablet whole with a full glass of water.
• Take it exactly as prescribed; do not take extra tablets for faster relief.
• Use the shortest treatment time possible, as directed by your doctor.
• Take it with food or milk if it upsets your stomach.
• Do not crush, chew, or split the tablet unless your pharmacist or doctor specifically tells you to.
• Avoid taking it at the same time as other NSAIDs unless your prescriber says it is safe.

Each Ketorol 10 mg Tablet provides 10 mg of ketorolac per tablet. The dosing schedule and total daily amount are decided by your doctor, but this strength is often taken every 4 to 6 hours as needed for short-term pain control, with a maximum of 40 mg per day from tablets in adults when prescribed in the usual way. It is important not to exceed the prescribed dose or duration, because ketorolac is intended for brief use only.

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

Common side effects of Ketorolac may include:

• Upset stomach
• Nausea
• Abdominal pain
• Indigestion
• Dizziness
• Drowsiness
• Headache

• Ketorol 10 mg Tablet is for short-term use only and should not be used longer than your doctor recommends.
• Do not use if you have a history of stomach ulcers or bleeding unless your doctor specifically approves it.
• Avoid alcohol, which can raise the risk of stomach irritation and bleeding.
• Use caution if you have heart disease, high blood pressure, kidney disease, or liver disease.
• Do not combine it with other NSAIDs such as ibuprofen or naproxen unless your doctor tells you to.
• This medicine can cause dizziness or drowsiness, so be careful when driving or operating machinery.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or breastfeeding before using this tablet.

• Other NSAIDs such as ibuprofen, naproxen, or aspirin can increase bleeding and stomach risk.
• Blood thinners such as warfarin, apixaban, or rivaroxaban can raise bleeding risk.
• ACE inhibitors, ARBs, and diuretics may interact and can affect kidney function or blood pressure.
• SSRIs or SNRIs may increase the chance of bleeding.

Store Ketorol 10 mg Tablet at room temperature in the original strip or box, away from excess heat, moisture, and light.