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Article written by pharmacist Hoang Nguyen Kim Thoa - Faculty of Pharmacy - Vinmec Times City International Hospital
Movepain® contains the active ingredient ketorolac tromethamine. This is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It has analgesic, antipyretic, and anti-inflammatory effects and is usually indicated for the short-term treatment of moderate to severe acute or postoperative pain.
1. When should Movepain® not be used?
Should only take the medicine when prescribed, do not increase the dose or increase the number of days of taking the drug on your own. Some patients should avoid using Movepain®:
Patients with peptic ulcer disease or new GI bleeding Patients with advanced renal failure Pregnant women (especially in the third trimester) Lactating women Patients with a history of allergy to aspirin and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) Patients with active bleeding Patients at high cardiovascular risk or who have had coronary artery bypass graft surgery
Thuốc Movepain® chỉ sử dụng theo đúng chỉ định của bác sĩ
2. Dosage and how to use Movepain®
The lowest effective dose should be used for the shortest possible time. Maximum use time is 5 days.
Initial dose 10mg IM or IV, then 10-30mg every 4-6 hours as needed.
Maximum total dose 90mg/day. Dosage may need to be adjusted in patients with impaired renal function, underweight or elderly patients.
3. Side effects of the drug Movepain®
Usually, the drug is prescribed in the hospital, for short-term use under the supervision of medical staff. Therefore, there are usually not many side effects of the drug.
However, the drug can cause or aggravate some serious diseases
In addition, the drug can cause allergic and anaphylactoid reactions and some other side effects such as edema, headache, dizziness face etc... If you experience any abnormality, you should immediately discuss with your treating doctor.
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