Any disease causes pain to varying degrees. An important treatment factor is the removal of pain. In modern medical practice, painkillers of effective action are used. One of them is Ketorol, it refers to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. It is available in the form of tablets and solution (2 ml ampoules) for intramuscular injection. The drug has a strong analgesic property.
Doses of the drug "Ketorol." Injections and pills
A solution for intramuscular administration and tablets are prescribed, depending on the degree of pain, once or repeatedly. With intramuscular injections , an individual selection of doses is performed. The doctor analyzes the intensity and nature of the patient’s pain and determines the right amount of Ketorol. Injections are done deep into the muscle. The use of the drug should not exceed five days in order to avoid undesirable consequences. The action of the drug occurs within 15 minutes. Maximum activity is achieved one hour after the administration of the drug "Ketorol". Injections for very severe pains are done up to four times a day. In this case, specialist supervision of the severity of pain of the patient and the effect of the administered agent is required.
An overdose of the drug can cause abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, impaired renal function, the development of gastric ulcer. In such cases, gastric lavage and activated charcoal are prescribed.
Ketorol. Indications for use
The drug is prescribed for pain of various origins: dental, muscle, back pain. In addition, the remedy is indicated in the postoperative period, as well as for various injuries, oncological diseases.
Contraindications
“Ketorol” should not be prescribed for bronchospasm, erosive and ulcerative lesions of the gastric tract, hemorrhagic diathesis, hypovolemia, angioedema, liver and kidney damage, hematopoiesis, during pregnancy and lactation, as well as children under 16 years of age.
In the presence of chronic pain, the drug is not used. Caution should be used "Ketorol" to people suffering from heart failure, arterial hypertension, hepatitis, systemic lupus erythematosus, sepsis, active hepatitis. In addition, it is necessary to monitor the use of this drug by the elderly (over 65 years old).
It is forbidden to take the drug to drivers of vehicles due to reduced ability to respond quickly. In a significant part of patients, the drug causes drowsiness, dizziness, and attention is reduced. If the patient has reduced blood clotting, platelet control is required.
Possible side effects of the drug "Ketorol"
Injections and pills should not be prescribed on their own, without the advice of a doctor. It is necessary to take into account the fact of possible side effects of the drug, namely: nausea, flatulence, anemia, renal failure, frequent urination, headache, cramps, mood swings, depression, hallucinations, blurred vision, increased blood pressure, skin rash of various kinds, burning in place drug administration, edema.
The drug is commercially available in the network of pharmacies. When buying it, you must check the integrity of the package. It should contain a medicine with the appropriate name - "Ketorol", ampoules, instructions. The tool can also be purchased in tablets.
Ketorol Interactions with Other Medicines
Using the product in conjunction with other drugs can cause various undesirable effects. Therefore, it is advisable to inform the doctor if you are using other drugs at the time of prescribing Ketorol. If necessary, the drug can be prescribed in conjunction with analgesics containing opium. It is necessary to fully trust the attending physician.