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Inhibits Used for treating Hypersensitivity to

Nonsteroidal Anti-  Rash 1.) Instruct client to report any
Ketorolac 30 mg prostaglandin inflammation and pain ketorolac, aspirin,
Inflammatory Drugs synthesis by in the operation site. other NSAIDs, or any  Ringing in the ears adverse reaction to the
IVTT q6h decreasing the component of the
(NSAIDs)
activity of the formulation; patients  Headaches physician or nurse. Tell
enzyme, who have developed  Dizziness patient that adverse
cyclooxygenase, nasal polyps,
which results in angioedema, or  Drowsiness reactions can occur with
decreased formation bronchospastic  Abdominal pain overuse.
of prostaglandin reactions to other
 Nausea 2.) - Do not drink alcohol while
precursors, NSAIDs; active or
chemicals that cells history of peptic ulcer  Diarrhea taking ketorolac. Alcohol
of the immune disease; recent or
 Constipation can increase the risk of
system make that history of GI bleeding
cause the redness, or perforation;  Heartburn stomach bleeding caused
fever, and pain of patients with
by ketorolac.
inflammation and advanced renal Fluid retention
that also are disease or risk of 3.) Monitor for signs of pain
believed to be renal failure; labor
relief, such as an increased
important in the and delivery; nursing
production of non- mothers; prophylaxis appetite and activity.
inflammatory pain before major surgery;
4.) Instruct client to avoid
suspected or
confirmed taking ketorolac with
cerebrovascular
aspirin or other NSAIDs
bleeding;
hemorrhagic such as ibuprofen (Motrin,
diathesis; concurrent
Advil), naproxen (Aleve,
ASA or other NSAIDs;
Naprosyn), piroxicam
(Feldene), etc.
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