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DG2 Ketorolac

Ketorolac is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used for short-term management of pain. It works by inhibiting prostaglandins and leukotriene synthesis. Common side effects include headaches, dizziness, nausea, constipation, and potential gastrointestinal bleeding with long-term use. Nursing implications include assessing the patient for risk factors, monitoring for side effects, and avoiding use in high-risk patients such as those with renal impairment, during labor/delivery, or who are breastfeeding.

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DG2 Ketorolac

Ketorolac is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used for short-term management of pain. It works by inhibiting prostaglandins and leukotriene synthesis. Common side effects include headaches, dizziness, nausea, constipation, and potential gastrointestinal bleeding with long-term use. Nursing implications include assessing the patient for risk factors, monitoring for side effects, and avoiding use in high-risk patients such as those with renal impairment, during labor/delivery, or who are breastfeeding.

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NAME OF THE DRUG MECHANISM OF INDICATION/ SIDE EFFECTS ADVERSE EFFECTS NURSING IMPLICATION

ACTION CONTRAINDICATION:
GENERIC NAME: ACTION: > short-term CNS: headache, CNS: somnolence, Before:
management of pain dizziness insomnia > check the doctor’s
Ketorolac Anti-inflammatory and (up to 5 days) order
alagesic activity; inhibits > ophthalmic: relief of Dermatologic: rash Dermatologic: pruritus > assess the patency of
prostaglandins and ocular itching due to the IV line
leukotriene synthesis. seasonal conjunctivitis GI: nausea, constipation GI: dyspepsia, GI pain, > review the purpose
BRAND NAME: and relief of gastric or duodenal and importance of the
postoperative Respiratory: dyspnea ulcers drug
Toradol inflammation after
cataract surgery GU: renal impairment During:
> check the drug’s label
Contraindicated with Hematologic: decreased twice
CLASSIFICATION: significant renal Hgb or Hct, bone > administer every 6 hrs
impairment, during marrow depression, to maintain serum
NSAID/ Antipyretic; labor and delivery, menorrhagia levels & control pain
Analgesic lactation; patients > do not use during
wearing with soft lenses Respiratory: hemoptysis labor, delivery, or while
FREQUENCY/ DOSAGE/ (ophthalmic); aspirin nursing; serious adverse
ROUTES: allergy; concurrent use Other: peripheral effects to fetus/baby
of NSAIDs; active peptic edema, anaphylactoid are possible
Ophthalmic solution – ulcer disease reactions to > do not use with high
0.4%, 0.5%; tablets – anaphylactic shock risk of bleeding or
10mg; injection – 15, 30 prophylactically before
mg/mL surgery

IM, IV, PO After:


> be aware that patient
may be at increased risk
for CV events, Gi
bleeding, renal toxicity
> monitor V/S and
blood studies
accordingly

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