Drug Name

Mechanism of Action - Inhibits prostaglandin synthesis, producing peripherally mediated analgesia - Also has antipyretic and antiinflammatory properties. - Therapeutic effect:Decreased pain

Administration Route: I.V Dose: Q 6h Dosage: 30mg

Indication Short term managemen t of pain (not to exceed 5 days total for all routes combined)

Contraindication - Hypersensitivity - Cross-sensitivity with other NSAIDs may existPre- or perioperative use - Known alcohol intoleranceUse cautiously in: 1) History of GI bleeding 2) Renal impairment (dosage reduction may be required) 3) Cardiovascular disease

Adverse Effects - CNS: 1) drowsiness 2) abnormal thinking 3) dizziness 4) euphoria 5) headache- RESP: 1) asthma 2) dyspnea - CV: 1) edema 2) pallor 3) vasodilation - GI: 1) GI Bleeding 2) abnormal taste 3) diarrhea 4) dry mouth 5) dyspepsia 6) GI pain 7) nausea - GU: 1) oliguria 2) renal toxicity 3) urinary frequency

Nursing Responsibilities - Monitor BP upon administration. < 90/80 never administer. Refer to doctor. - Patients who have asthma, aspirininduced allergy, and nasal polyps are at increased risk for developing hypersensitivity reactions. Assess for rhinitis, asthma, and urticaria. - Assess pain (note type, location, and intensity) prior to and 1-2 hr following administration. - Ketorolac therapy should always be given initially by the IM or IV route. Oral therapy should be used only as a continuation of parenteral therapy. - Caution patient to avoid concurrent use of alcohol, aspirin, NSAIDs,

GENERIC NAME: Ketorolac BRAND NAME: Toradol CLASSIFICATION: Nonsteroidal antiinflammatory agents, nonopioid analagesics

- DERM: 1) pruritis 2) purpura 3) sweating 4) urticaria - HEMAT: 1) prolonged bleeding time - LOCAL: 1) injection site pain - NEURO: 1) paresthesia - MISC: 1) allergic reaction, anaphylaxis

acetaminophen, or other OTC medications without consulting health care professional. - Advise patient to consult if rash, itching, visual disturbances, tinnitus, weight gain, edema, black stools, persistent headche, or influenza-like syndromes (chills,fever,muscles aches, pain) occur. - Effectiveness of therapy can be demonstrated by decrease in severity of pain. Patients who do not respond to one NSAIDs may respond to another.