KETOROLAC

Course overview

KETOROLAC IS A MEDICATION USED IN THE MANAGEMENT AND TREATMENT OF ACUTE MODERATE TO SEVERE PAIN. IT IS IN THE NONSTEROIDAL ANTI-INFLAMMATORY DRUG CLASS. THIS ACTIVITY OUTLINES THE INDICATIONS, ACTIONS, AND CONTRAINDICATIONS FOR KETOROLAC AS A VALUABLE AGENT IN TREATING ACUTE PAIN. IT WILL ALSO HIGHLIGHT THE MECHANISM OF ACTION, ADVERSE EVENT PROFILE, AND OTHER KEY FACTORS (E.G., CONTRAINDICATIONS, MONITORING, TOXICITY) PERTINENT FOR MEMBERS OF THE INTERPROFESSIONAL TEAM IN TREATING PATIENTS WITH ACUTE MODERATE TO SEVERE PAIN.