Definition

Noun 1. A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID): A medication used to relieve moderately severe pain. It is chemically distinct from other NSAIDs like ibuprofen or naproxen and is notable for its potent analgesic effect. Its administration is typically restricted to short-term use due to potential side effects.

Usage

• Medical Context: This term is used almost exclusively in medical, pharmaceutical, and clinical settings. It refers to the specific chemical compound used as a drug.
• Formality: It is a highly technical and formal term.
• Common Prepositions: It is often used with prepositions like "of" (e.g., "an injection ketorolac tromethamine") or "with" (e.g., "treated ketorolac tromethamine").

Examples

• As a direct object: "The physician prescribed ketorolac tromethamine for postoperative pain management."
• Following a preposition: "The patient received an intramuscular dose of ketorolac tromethamine."
• In a descriptive context: "Ketorolac tromethamine provides analgesia comparable to some opioids for certain types of acute pain."

Advanced Usage

• Administration Route: A key defining feature of this drug is its common method of delivery. It is often specified as being for intramuscular or intravenous injection, especially in its potent form for hospital use. An oral form exists but is less common.
• Risk Profile: In advanced medical discussion, the term is frequently associated with warnings about its potential to cause gastrointestinal bleeding and renal impairment, which limits its duration of use.

Variants and Related Words

• Ketorolac: The simpler, more common name for the active pharmaceutical ingredient. "Ketorolac tromethamine" is the full salt form of the drug "ketorolac."
• Brand/Trade Names: These are proprietary names under which the drug is sold. Common examples include Toradol® and Acular® (the latter specifically for ophthalmic use).
• NSAID (Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug): The broader drug class to which ketorolac tromethamine belongs.

Synonyms

• Non-narcotic analgesic: A pain reliever that is not an opioid.
• Potent NSAID: Emphasizes its strength within its drug class.
• Toradol (Brand Name): Often used colloquially in medical settings to refer to the drug. (e.g., "Give 30 mg of Toradol IM.").

Related Phrases

• Ketorolac tromethamine injection: The specific pharmaceutical preparation for parenteral (non-oral) administration.
• Short-term analgesia with ketorolac tromethamine: A phrase describing its typical therapeutic use.

Noun

1. nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (trade names Acular and Toradol) that is administered only intramuscularly