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Ketorolac
Also called Toradol
A prescription non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication, available on your nurse's assessment.
Prescription medication
This is a prescription medication administered by a licensed registered nurse under standing orders authorized by our Medical Director. It is not something you select for yourself; your nurse decides whether it is appropriate after screening you, and will decline it if it is not.
What it is
Ketorolac is a prescription NSAID: the same broad family as ibuprofen and naproxen, but considerably more potent and given by injection rather than by mouth.
That potency is why the screening around it is the strictest of anything we carry, and why the standing order caps both the single dose and the number of consecutive days it may be used.
What it is used for
- A prescription anti-inflammatory medication indicated for short-term management of moderate pain
- Considered by your nurse where pain or inflammation is part of the picture at the visit
- Included in The Aftermath formulation, subject to the same screening
How we give it
As a 15 to 30 mg slow IV push over one to two minutes, one dose per session, never more.
The dose is capped at 15 mg for anyone over 65 or under 50 kg.
Your nurse decides whether it is appropriate after screening you. It is not something you can request as an add-on.
Good to know
Why is the screening so strict?
Because NSAIDs given by injection carry real risks to the kidneys and the stomach lining, and those risks rise sharply with age, with dehydration, and in combination with blood thinners. Your nurse will decline it if any of those apply, and that decision is not negotiable.
Can I have it more than once?
One dose per session, and the standing order does not permit more than five cumulative days of use. If you find yourself wanting it regularly, that is a conversation for your own physician rather than a reason to book another visit.