About Ketor Injection 30mg / ml
Ketor Injection contains Ketorolac Tromethamine, an NSAID used to treat moderate to severe acute pain.
Ketor Injection 30mg / ml Uses
- Short-term treatment of moderate to severe postoperative pain
- Pain relief following orthopedic, dental, or abdominal surgery
- Management of acute renal colic pain
- Pain control when oral analgesics are not practical or effective enough
- Rapid pain relief in hospital and emergency settings
Ketor Injection 30mg / ml Benefits
- Provides fast acting pain relief, often within 30 minutes
- Non opioid option that avoids sedation and dependence risk
- Helps reduce the need for opioid painkillers after surgery
- Carries anti inflammatory action alongside pain relief
- Useful for patients who cannot take oral medicines right after surgery
What Experts Say
Physicians favor Ketorolac Tromethamine when rapid, non-opioid pain control is needed after major surgery or trauma. Because it is a potent NSAID, treatment is usually limited to five days total, combining injectable and oral doses, and patients are shifted to oral analgesics as soon as pain allows, since prolonged use raises complication risk.
Doctors screen for kidney function, bleeding disorders, and peptic ulcer history before starting this injection, since Ketorolac carries a higher risk of gastrointestinal bleeding and renal impairment than standard NSAIDs. Elderly patients, those with dehydration, and anyone on blood thinners need closer monitoring during the treatment course.
Ketorolac works by blocking cyclooxygenase enzymes, reducing prostaglandin production that drives pain, fever, and inflammation. Unlike opioids, it does not cause sedation or respiratory depression, which is why physicians across Pakistan increasingly use it to reduce postoperative opioid requirements in surgical patients.
Drug Class
- Nonsteroidal Anti Inflammatory Drug (NSAID)
- Pyrrolizine Carboxylic Acid Derivative
Ketor Injection 30mg / ml Uses in Urdu
- سرجری کے بعد شدید درد میں فوری آرام کے لیے استعمال ہوتا ہے۔
- جسم میں شدید تکلیف اور سوزش کم کرنے میں مددگار ہے۔
- گردے کی پتھری کے شدید درد یعنی رینل کولک میں بھی تجویز کیا جاتا ہے۔
- جب زبانی درد کش دوائیں دینا ممکن نہ ہو تو یہ انجیکشن استعمال کیا جاتا ہے۔
- ہسپتال اور ایمرجنسی حالات میں تیز اثر درد کش کے طور پر دیا جاتا ہے۔
Ketor Injection 30mg / ml formula
How to use Ketor Injection 30mg / ml?
- Administered by a doctor or nurse via intramuscular (IM) or intravenous (IV) injection only
- Usual adult dose is 30mg every 6 hours, not exceeding 120mg per day
- Combined injectable and oral treatment duration should not exceed 5 days
- Lower doses are used in elderly patients, those under 50kg, or with reduced kidney function
- Not intended for self administration at home
Drug Interactions
- Other NSAIDs: Combining with ibuprofen, diclofenac, or aspirin sharply raises bleeding and ulcer risk.
- Blood Thinners (Warfarin, Heparin): Increases risk of serious bleeding when used together.
- ACE Inhibitors and ARBs: Ketorolac can reduce their blood pressure lowering effect and worsen kidney function.
- Lithium: Ketorolac can raise lithium blood levels, increasing toxicity risk.
- Methotrexate: Can increase methotrexate levels in the blood, raising toxicity risk.
- Probenecid: Increases Ketorolac blood levels and prolongs its effects.
- Corticosteroids: Combined use further raises the risk of gastrointestinal ulcers and bleeding.
Risks and warnings
- Bleeding Risk: Increases risk of gastrointestinal and surgical site bleeding, so it is avoided before or during surgeries with high bleeding risk.
- Kidney Function: Can worsen kidney function, especially in dehydrated, elderly, or already compromised patients.
- Not for Long Term Use: Never approved for chronic pain; use beyond 5 days significantly raises the risk of serious side effects.
- Contraindicated Groups: Should not be given to patients with active peptic ulcers, severe asthma, or before major surgery involving high bleeding risk.
- Pregnancy and Breastfeeding: Avoided in late pregnancy and while breastfeeding due to risk to the baby.
Ketor Injection 30mg / ml Side Effects
- Pain, redness, or swelling at the injection site
- Nausea and stomach upset
- Headache and dizziness
- Drowsiness
- Fluid retention or swelling in the legs
- Elevated blood pressure
- Stomach pain or indigestion
- Rare but serious: gastrointestinal bleeding, kidney problems, or allergic reaction
Storage Conditions
- Store below 25°C, away from direct sunlight and heat
- Keep ampoules in their original packaging until ready for use
- Do not freeze
- Keep out of reach of children
- Discard any unused solution left in an opened ampoule; do not reuse
- Do not use if the solution appears discolored or contains visible particles
