Download the cheat: https://bit.ly/50-meds View the lesson: https://bit.ly/KetorolacToradolNursingConsiderations     Generic Name ketorolac

Trade Name Toradol

Indication pain

Action pain relief due to prostaglandin inhibition by blocking of the enzyme cyclooxygenase (COX)

Therapeutic Class nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents, nonopioid analgesics

Pharmacologic Class pyrroziline carboxylic acid

Nursing Considerations • may cause GI bleeding, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, anaphylaxis, drowsiness
• should not exceed 5 days of therapy
• bleeding risk increased with garlic, ginger, and ginkgo
• may decrease effectiveness of hypertensive medications and diuretics