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Definition of Ketorolac
1. Noun. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory (trade name Torodal) that is given only orally.
Generic synonyms: Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory, Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug, Nsaid
Terms within: Acetic Acid, Ethanoic Acid
Language type: Trade Name
Definition of Ketorolac
1. Noun. A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug often used as an analgesic and antipyretic. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Medical Definition of Ketorolac
1. A pyrrolo-pyrrole non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent with antipyretic and analgesic properties; similar in actions to ibuprofen but substantially more potent and capable of relieving severe pain. Often used by injection. (05 Mar 2000)
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Literary usage of Ketorolac
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Operative Gynecologic Laparoscopy: Principles and Techniques by Camran Nezhat (2000)
"The intensity and duration of pain relief are improved by adding ketorolac to a
short-acting opioid, but NSAIDs alone provide inadequate pain relief. ..."
2. Acute Pain Management: Operative Or Medical Procedures and Trauma Clinical by Daniel B. Carr, Ada K. Jacox (1997)
"Formulations of NSAIDs such as rectal suppositories (indomethacin) or intramuscular
injection (ketorolac) are now commonly available. ..."
3. Management & Therapy of Sickle Cell Disease edited by Clarice D. Reid, Samuel Charace, Bertram Lubin (1997)
"ketorolac tromethamine, an NSAID, is available for parenteral use; preliminary
results suggest that it is helpful as an adjunct or primary agent in ..."
4. The Lasting Salute: Civil & Military Funerals 1921-1969 by B. C. Mossman, M. W. Stark (1995)
"Only one NSAID (ketorolac) is available now for parenteral administration. 5.
Many are expensive. 1. Side effects may limit analgesic effectiveness. 2. ..."
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