ketorolac

Thân thiện

A doctor prescribes ketorolac to a patient for pain relief.

Definition

Noun: A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to treat moderate to severe pain. It is known by the brand name Toradol and is administered orally.

Usage

Ketorolac is used specifically as a pain reliever. It is prescribed for short-term management of acute pain, such as after surgery or for other painful conditions. It is not intended for long-term use.

Examples

• The doctor prescribed ketorolac for post-operative pain management.
• Due to its potential side effects, ketorolac is typically used for no more than five days.
• Ketorolac is an effective alternative to opioid pain medication for some patients.

Advanced Usage

• "Ketorolac tromethamine": This is the full chemical name for the drug commonly referred to simply as ketorolac.
  • The intravenous form contains ketorolac tromethamine.

Variants and Related Words

• Toradol (n): A common brand name for ketorolac.
  • The patient received Toradol instead of the generic ketorolac.

Synonyms

• NSAID: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (this is the drug class to which ketorolac belongs).
• Analgesic: A general term for a pain-relieving medication.

Học thuật

Noun

1. nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory (trade name Torodal) that is given only orally

Từ đồng nghĩa

• torodal