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ketorolac

ketorolac
Drug Name Form Strength Non-Formulary Restricted Renal Dosing REMS Therapeutic Interchange Notes
Ketorolac Tromethamine SOLUTION, INJECTABLE 30 mg/mL        
Sprix SPRAY, NASAL 15.75 mg/inh        
Ketorolac Tromethamine TABLET, ORAL 10 mg        


Additional Information:
Drug Name Common Side Effects

ketorolac

  • headache
  • stomach pain
  • nausea

Medications Approved for Automatic Therapeutic Interchange Dosage Conversion Guidelines
(Note:  “Therapeutic Interchange” should be placed in the order comments

Ketorolac Automatic Renal Dosing

***Contraindicated in patients with CrCl <30mL/min or those receiving dialysis***

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Patients >65 years of age
  • Patient < 50kg
  • Renal impairment (CrCl 30-50mL/min)

Ordered dose/frequency

Conversion

30-60mg IV/IM q6-12 hrs

15mg IV/IM at same frequency (max q6h)

30-60mg IV/IM q6-12 hrs PRN

15mg IV/IM at same frequency (max q6h)

10-20mg PO q4-6 hrs

10mg PO at same frequency (max q6h)

10-20mg PO q4-6 hrs PRN

10mg PO at same frequency (max q6h)

 


Last updated: Sep. 29, 2022


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