How to Pronounce Ketorolac (Toradol)
How do you pronounce Ketorolac?
Ketorolac is pronounced “kee-TOE-ro-lak”. It has 4 syllables: kee ‑ toe ‑ ro ‑ lak. The stress falls on the second syllable, “toe”.
How many syllables are in Ketorolac?
Ketorolac has 4 syllables: kee ‑ toe ‑ ro ‑ lak.
What does Ketorolac mean?
Ketorolac is a potent non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used for short-term management of moderate to severe pain. It inhibits COX-1 and COX-2 enzymes to reduce prostaglandin synthesis, producing analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and antipyretic effects. Ketorolac is commonly given by injection (IV or IM) in emergency departments and post-surgical settings as an opioid-sparing analgesic. Oral use is limited to 5 days due to GI and renal risk.
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Post-operative pain, emergency pain management. Potent injectable NSAID given IV or IM; limited to 5 days of use. Often used as an opioid alternative for acute pain.
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