Ketorolac: Uses, Side Effects & Brands in Pakistan

Ketorolac is a strong non-steroidal anti-inflammatory painkiller. It is a prescription medicine used for moderate to severe pain after surgery, injury or kidney stones, and eye inflammation. In Pakistan it is available as injections, drops, solution and tablets, made by 18 different manufacturers. On this page you can read how it works, its common side effects and precautions, and compare the brands and prices available at Medimart.

How Ketorolac works

Ketorolac strongly blocks prostaglandin production, reducing pain and inflammation.

What is Ketorolac used for?

• Moderate to severe pain after surgery
• Injury or kidney stones
• And eye inflammation

Ketorolac tablets and injections are used for short-term relief of moderate to severe pain, such as after surgery or with kidney stones. Eye drops are used for eye pain and inflammation after eye surgery.

Side effects of Ketorolac

Common side effects of Ketorolac include:

• Indigestion, heartburn or stomach pain
• Nausea
• Diarrhoea
• Headache or dizziness

Stop taking it and see a doctor urgently if you pass black or bloody stools, vomit blood, have chest pain, or develop swelling of the face or difficulty breathing.

Precautions and warnings

• Tablets and injections are used for no more than five days because of the risk of stomach bleeding and kidney problems.
• Take it with or after food.
• Tell your doctor if you have had a stomach ulcer or bleeding, asthma, heart disease, high blood pressure, or kidney or liver problems.
• Do not combine it with other NSAID painkillers unless advised.
• Avoid it in late pregnancy and ask your doctor before use in pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Frequently asked questions about Ketorolac

What is the price of Ketorolac in Pakistan?

At Medimart, Ketorolac products currently in stock range from Rs 90 to Rs 1,584 per pack, depending on the brand, strength and pack size. The lowest-priced option right now is Ketrodil 10mg Injection at Rs 90. Prices are updated regularly, so the product list on this page always shows the latest price.

Which brands of Ketorolac are available in Pakistan?

Ketorolac is sold in Pakistan under brand names such as Toradol (Martin Dow Pharmaceuticals Ltd), Ketrodil (Cirin), Ketor (Genix Pharma Ltd), Ketrolac (Searle Company Limited), Oculac (Innvotek Pharmaceuticals), Ketro (Vega Pharmaceuticals Ltd), Tromit (Standpharma) and Ketrosan (Sante Limited), along with 11 more brands listed below.

Do I need a prescription for Ketorolac?

Yes. Ketorolac is a prescription medicine in Pakistan. Use it only when a doctor has prescribed it, at the dose and for the time they advise.

Can Ketorolac be used during pregnancy?

Avoid it in late pregnancy and ask your doctor before use in pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Are all Ketorolac brands the same?

Brands that contain the same amount of Ketorolac in the same form are expected to work in the same way, although inactive ingredients, pack sizes and prices differ. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching from one brand to another.

Ketorolac brands and prices in Pakistan

Medimart lists 20+ products containing Ketorolac from different manufacturers. Compare strengths, pack sizes and prices below and order online with cash on delivery.

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