PRODUCT DETAILS

About Oxket 10mg Tablet DT

Ketorolac is used to relieve moderately severe pain, usually after surgery. Ketorolac is in a class of medications called NSAIDs. It works by stopping the body's production of a substance that causes pain, fever, and inflammation.

Uses of Oxket 10mg Tablet DT

Ketorolac is used for pain relief. It relieves pain in conditions like post-operative pain.

Medicinal Benefits of Oxket 10mg Tablet DT

Ketorolac is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID). It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain and inflammation (redness and swelling).

Directions for Use

• Take it with food or milk to prevent upset stomach.

• Take it as per the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor. Long term use may lead to serious complications such as stomach bleeding and kidney problems.

Side Effects of Oxket 10mg Tablet DT

Vomiting, Stomach pain/epigastric pain, Nausea, Indigestion, Diarrhea, Heartburn, Loss of appetite

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For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

• Use with caution in perioperative setting, tonsillectomy in children (may interfere with hemostasis), gastric perforation, hepatic/renal impairment, history of hepatic/renal disease, concomitant anticoagulant therapy, hypertension (may cause new onset of hypertension or worsening of existing hypertension).
• Oral therapy should be used only as continuation after initial parenteral therapy.
• Limited data supporting safe use of multiple-dose parenteral treatment in children.
• The potential risk of cardiovascular damage.

Safety Advice

ALCOHOL

Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Ketorolac as it can cause excessive drowsiness and increase your risk of stomach problems.

PREGNANCY

• Use ketorolac with caution during the first and second trimesters of pregnancy if benefits outweigh risks.
• Animal studies show risk and human studies are not available, or neither animal nor human studies were done.
• Use ketorolac only in LIFE-THREATENING emergencies during the third trimester of pregnancy when no safer drug is available.

BREAST FEEDING

Ketorolac is excreted in breast milk with multiple doses; its use is contraindicated if breastfeeding.

DRIVING

Drive with caution, as it may cause drowsiness, blurred vision, and dizziness; may impair the ability to operate heavy machinery.