Toradol Oral

Generic Name: KETOROLAC - ORAL
Pronounced: (kee-TOE-row-lack)

Toradol Oral Warning

It is important that you use this medication properly to help reduce your risk of side effects. See Uses and How to Use sections.

Ketorolac may infrequently cause serious (rarely fatal) bleeding from the stomach/intestines. Also, drugs related to ketorolac have rarely caused blood clots to form, resulting in serious (possibly fatal) heart attacks and strokes. This medication might also rarely cause similar problems, especially if you have heart disease or have used this drug for a long time. Stop taking ketorolac and seek immediate medical attention if you notice any of these rare but very serious side effects: black stools, persistent stomach/abdominal pain, vomit that looks like coffee grounds, chest pain, shortness of breath, weakness on one side of the body, sudden vision changes, slurred speech. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about the benefits and risks of treatment, as well as other possible medication choices.

Do not use this medication if you are in labor, breast-feeding, or have stomach/intestinal problems (e.g., ulcers, bleeding), severe kidney problems, severe loss of body water (dehydration), or bleeding/clotting problems. Do not use ketorolac right before/after heart bypass surgery or before any surgery. Do not use ketorolac with high doses of aspirin or with other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). See Drug Interactions.

Although unlikely, very serious allergic reactions have occurred with ketorolac use. Patients should watch for signs of an allergic reaction. See Side Effects for more information. Do not use ketorolac if you are allergic to it, aspirin, or other NSAIDs (e.g., ibuprofen, naproxen, celecoxib).

Patients who are elderly, weigh less than 110 pounds (50 kilograms), or have mild kidney problems require smaller doses of ketorolac. Consult your doctor for details.