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Ketrel is a Non-steroid anti-inflammatory drug, with the main ingredient being Ketorolac 10mg. Let's find out what ketrel medicine treats in the article below.1. What is Ketrel?
Ketrel is a Non-steroid anti-inflammatory drug, with chemical structure similar to Indomethacin and Tolmetin. Ketorolac inhibits the biosynthesis of Prostaglandin, thereby having analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects.
2. Indications of the drug Ketrel
Ketrel is indicated for the short-term treatment of moderate to severe pain after surgery. Used as an alternative to opioid analgesics.
3. How to take Ketrel
How to use:
Patients take Ketrel with meals to reduce stomach irritation. Take Ketrel with a full glass of water and stay upright for 15 to 30 minutes to reduce the risk of esophageal irritation. Dosage:
Usual adult dose:
Patients 16 - 64 years old > 50 kg, normal kidney function: Initial dose 20mg. After that, the maintenance dose is 10 mg x 4 times / day, 4-6 hours apart. Patients < 50 kg and/or impaired renal function: 10mg x 4 times a day, every 4-6 hours. Maximum dose: 40mg/day.
4. Contraindications of the drug ketrel
Ketrel is contraindicated in the following subjects:
People with a history of stomach ulcers or gastrointestinal bleeding. Cerebral hemorrhage or suspected. People with bleeding disorders, blood clotting disorders. Hypersensitivity to ketorolac, other NSAIDs or allergy to prostaglandin synthesis inhibitors and aspirin. Nasal polyposis syndrome , angioedema or bronchospasm . People with hypovolemia due to dehydration or any other cause. Moderate to severe decrease in renal function. Pregnant and lactating women Children under 16 years old.
5. Be careful when taking ketrel
Do not use Ketrel concurrently with other NSAID anti-inflammatory drugs, aspirin and corticosteroids. If you experience dizziness or drowsiness when taking Ketrel, do not drive, operate machinery or perform tasks requiring alertness. If Ketrel is used in patients with reduced renal function, moderate heart failure, or liver disease, the risk of fluid retention and worsening renal function should be checked. Ketrel should be used with caution in the elderly because in these subjects Ketorolac is eliminated more slowly. Pregnancy: Ketrel should not be used during pregnancy. Lactation: Ketrel should not be used by women who are breast-feeding.
6. Undesirable effects of the drug Ketrel
Most of the undesirable effects of Ketrel drug have symptoms in the central nervous system such as: Dizziness, headache and somnolence. In addition, some common gastrointestinal side effects include: Indigestion, nausea, pain and irritation. Patients treated with ketorolac may develop acute renal failure, hyperkalemia, or both.
If these symptoms occur, the patient should stop taking Ketrel and notify the doctor for appropriate management. .
Above is all information about Ketrel drug, patients need to carefully read the instructions for use, consult a doctor / pharmacist before using. Note, Ketrel is a drug prescribed by a specialist, patients absolutely must not use it on their own.
