Ketorol 10 mg Tablet DT

Ketorol 10 mg Tablet DT 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 and is used for short-term treatment of moderate to severe pain. The Ketorol 10 mg Tablet DT is meant for pain that needs stronger, non-opioid relief under a doctor’s supervision.

How it works: Ketorolac works by blocking substances in the body called prostaglandins, which help cause pain, swelling, and inflammation. In tablet form, Ketorol 10 mg Tablet DT is swallowed and absorbed through the digestive system to help reduce pain after it is taken.

Ketorol 10 mg Tablet DT is a standard tablet strength for adults who have already been assessed for ketorolac therapy. Compared with lower strengths, it delivers a full 10 mg dose in each tablet, so it may be chosen when a doctor wants a specific short-term NSAID dose rather than a lower-strength option. Because ketorolac can cause serious side effects, this strength is not for routine mild pain or long-term use.

• Short-term relief of moderate to severe pain
• Pain after surgery or dental procedures
• Inflammatory pain when an NSAID is appropriate
• Doctor-directed short-term pain control

• Take Ketorol 10 mg Tablet DT exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
• Swallow the tablet with water; do not crush, split, or chew unless your prescriber says otherwise.
• Take it with food or milk if it upsets your stomach.
• Use the lowest dose for the shortest time possible.
• Do not take it with other NSAIDs unless your doctor specifically tells you to.
• Do not use it longer than prescribed, because ketorolac is intended for short-term treatment only.

Each Ketorol 10 mg Tablet DT provides 10 mg of ketorolac. The doctor decides how often it should be taken based on your pain level, age, kidney function, and other medicines; in many adults it may be used every 4 to 6 hours as needed, but the total daily amount must not exceed the prescribed maximum, and ketorolac treatment is only for a short course.

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

Common side effects of Ketorolac may include:

• Stomach upset
• Nausea
• Indigestion or heartburn
• Abdominal pain
• Dizziness
• Drowsiness
• Headache

• Do not use Ketorol 10 mg Tablet DT for longer than directed, because serious stomach, kidney, and heart risks increase with use.
• Avoid taking it with alcohol, which can raise the risk of stomach bleeding.
• Tell your doctor if you have a history of ulcers, GI bleeding, kidney disease, heart disease, high blood pressure, or asthma.
• Do not combine it with other NSAIDs such as ibuprofen or naproxen unless instructed by your doctor.
• Use caution when driving or using machinery if you feel dizzy or sleepy after taking it.
• Older adults and people with low body weight may be more sensitive to this 10 mg strength and may need extra caution.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, trying to conceive, or breastfeeding before using ketorolac.

• Other NSAIDs such as ibuprofen, naproxen, or aspirin
• Blood thinners such as warfarin, apixaban, or rivaroxaban
• Certain blood pressure medicines, especially ACE inhibitors and diuretics
• Lithium
• Methotrexate

Store Ketorol 10 mg Tablet DT at room temperature in its original strip, away from moisture, heat, and out of reach of children.