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    Ketorolac is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug used for short term management of pain. It works by inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis to reduce pain, fever, and inflammation. Common side effects include gastrointestinal issues like nausea, diarrhea, and bleeding. It should be used cautiously in patients with risk factors like cardiovascular disease or a history of GI bleeding. Nursing responsibilities include assessing pain levels before and after administration and monitoring for potential adverse effects and drug interactions.

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    Ketorolac is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug used for short term management of pain. It works by inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis to reduce pain, fever, and inflammation. Common side effects include gastrointestinal issues like nausea, diarrhea, and bleeding. It should be used cautiously in patients with risk factors like cardiovascular disease or a history of GI bleeding. Nursing responsibilities include assessing pain levels before and after administration and monitoring for potential adverse effects and drug interactions.

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    Ketorolac is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug used for short term management of pain. It works by inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis to reduce pain, fever, and inflammation. Common side effects include gastrointestinal issues like nausea, diarrhea, and bleeding. It should be used cautiously in patients with risk factors like cardiovascular disease or a history of GI bleeding. Nursing responsibilities include assessing pain levels before and after administration and monitoring for potential adverse effects and drug interactions.

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    ,7GENERIC NAME:

    Ketorolac
    BRAND NAME:
    Toradol
    CLASSIFICATION:
    Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents, nonopioid analagesics
    DOSAGE:
    30mg/amp1 amp IM
    MECHANISM OF ACTION:
    - Inhibits prostaglandin synthesis, producing peripherally mediated analgesia
    - Also has antipyretic and anti-inflammatory properties.
    - Therapeutic effect:Decreased pain
    INDICATION:
    Short term management of pain (not to exceed 5 days total for all routes
    combined)
    CONTRAINDICATIONS:
    - Hypersensitivity
    - Cross-sensitivity with other NSAIDs may existPre- or perioperative use
    - Known alcohol intolerance
    Use cautiously in:
    1) History of GI bleeding
    2) Renal impair-ment (dosage reduction may be required)
    3) Cardiovascular disease
    SIDE EFFECTS/ ADVERSE EFFECTS:
    - CNS:
    1) drowsiness
    2) abnormal thinking
    3) dizziness
    4) euphoria
    5) headache- RESP:

    1) asthma
    2) dyspnea
    - CV:
    1) edema
    2) pallor
    3) vasodilation
    - GI:
    1) GI Bleeding
    2) abnormal taste
    3) diarrhea
    4) dry mouth
    5) dyspepsia
    6) GI pain
    7) nausea
    - GU:
    1) oliguria
    2) renal toxicity
    3) urinary frequency
    - DERM:
    1) pruritis
    2) purpura
    3) sweating
    4) urticaria
    - HEMAT:
    1) prolonged bleeding time
    - LOCAL:
    1) injection site pain
    - NEURO:
    1) paresthesia
    - MISC:
    1) allergic reaction, anaphylaxis
    NURSING IMPLICATIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:
    - Patients who have asthma, aspirin-induced allergy, and nasal polyps are at
    increased risk for developing hypersensitivity reactions. Assess for rhinitis,
    asthma, and urticaria.
    - Assess pain (note type, location, and intensity) prior to and 1-2 hr following
    administration.

    - Ketorolac therapy should always be given initially by the IM or IV route. Oral


    therapy should be used only as a continuation of parenteral therapy.
    - Caution patient to avoid concurrent use of alcohol, aspirin, NSAIDs,
    acetaminophen, or other OTC medications without consulting health care
    professional.
    - Advise patient to consult if rash, itching, visual disturbances, tinnitus,
    weight gain, edema, black stools, persistent headche, or influenza-like
    syndromes (chills,fever,muscles aches, pain) occur.
    - Effectiveness of therapy can be demonstrated by decrease in severity of
    pain. Patients who do not respond to one NSAIDs may respond to another.

    Serc (Betahistine
    Dihydrochloride) Drug Study
    Brand Name: Serc
    Generic Name: Betahistine Dihydrochloride
    Classification: Antiemetic and Antivertigo
    Availability: Tablet: 8mg, 16mg, 24mg
    Action: It has a histamine-like action. It is readily absorbed from the gastrointestinal
    tract. It is converted to two metabolites and peak concentrations in blood of the two
    metabolites are achieved within 3 to 5 hours. Most of a dose is excreted in the urine, in
    the form of the metabolites, in about 3 days.
    The mechanism of action of betahistine is not known. Pharmacological testing in
    animals has shown that the blood circulation in the striae vascularis of the inner ear
    improves, probably by means of a relaxation of the precapillary sphincters of the
    microcirculation of the inner ear.
    In pharmacological studies, betahistine was found to have weak H 1 receptor agonistic
    and considerable H3 antagonistic properties in the central nervous system and
    autonomic nervous system. Betahistine was also found to have a dose dependent
    inhibiting effect on spike generation of neurons in lateral and medial vestibular nuclei.

    The importance of this observation in the action against Menieres syndrome or


    vestibular vertigo, however, remains unclear.
    Indication:
    1. Menieres Disease
    2. Vertigo
    3. Tinnitus
    4. Sensorineural deafness.
    Contraindications: Previous hypersensitive reaction to the drug components.
    Cautious Use: Pheochromocytoma, bronchial asthma, peptic ulcer, pregnancy and
    lactation.
    Route & Dosage Adult: 8mg 1-2 tab; 16 mg -1 tab. To be taken TID. 24 mg 1 tab.
    To be taken BID.
    Adverse effects:
    1. Urticaria
    2. Pruritus
    3. Mild gastric complaints
    4. False heartbeat
    5. Insomnia
    Patient & Family Education
    1. This drug should be taken with food.
    2. Advise relatives to support patients ambulation.
    3. Protect medication from moisture.
    4. Do not give this medication to children.
    5. Swallow tablet whole with one full glass of water.
    6. Never take a double dose if you missed one medication. If you missed one,
    take medication immediately.

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