ketorolac

Ketorolac (Toradol) raises your risk for serious bleeds, including brain bleeds, stomach ulcers (sores), and stomach bleeds. These bleeds can happen at any time, even without warning. If not treated right away, these bleeds can be life-threatening. Your risk is higher if you're taking other medications that can raise your risk for bleeds. To lower your risk of serious bleeds, make sure to take the lowest dose of ketorolac (Toradol) for the shortest amount of time possible. If you're feeling faint, experience headaches, vomiting blood, have bloody or dark stools, or have severe stomach pain or discomfort that doesn't go away while taking ketorolac (Toradol), get medical attention right away.

Ketorolac (Toradol) can raise your risk of having blood clots, which can cause a heart attack or stroke. Try to take the lowest dose for the shortest time. If you have heart problems, talk to your healthcare professional (HCP) before starting this medication. Don't take ketorolac (Toradol) if you had or will have heart surgery. Call 911 or get help right away if you experience chest pain, shortness of breath, weakness on one side of your body, or trouble speaking or walking.

Ketorolac (Toradol) can cause kidney problems. Your risk is higher if you have certain factors like older age, certain medical problems like diabetes, or you're taking medications that can cause kidney problems. Your HCP might order lab tests to monitor your kidney health before and during treatment with ketorolac (Toradol). If your kidney health worsens, your HCP might stop your ketorolac (Toradol) treatment. Contact your HCP if you develop any signs or symptoms of kidney failure, including changes in your need to urinate, tiredness, dry and itchy skin, low appetite, and muscle cramps.

You should avoid taking any other NSAIDs with ketorolac (Toradol) because doing so will raise your risk of serious side effects, such as bleeding, stroke, and kidney problems. Make sure to check all of your medications, including OTC medications, as NSAIDs are often found in combination medications for cold, flu, or headache.

If you have any of the risk factors listed above, you're at a higher risk for serious side effects, such as bleeding, heart attack, and stroke. Your HCP will prescribe you a lower dose of ketorolac (Toradol) in order to lessen your risk of these side effects. Don't take more ketorolac (Toradol) than what's prescribed for you. Talk with your HCP about switching to another safer pain medication as soon as possible.

Ketorolac (Toradol) can cause your body to hold onto extra fluid, which can raise your blood pressure or put you at risk for heart failure. Tell your HCP if you have a history of heart problems or are taking blood pressure medications before starting ketorolac (Toradol) to make sure it's safe for you. Your HCP will screen you for heart problems before starting you on this medication. Some forms of ketorolac (Toradol) contain sodium, so it's important to keep track of how much you're getting from your doses if you're on a low-salt diet. If you experience unexplained fainting, chest pain with physical activity, or irregular heartbeat while taking ketorolac (Toradol), contact your healthcare team.

Though rare, ketorolac (Toradol) can cause serious liver problems that can lead to liver failure. Get medical attention right away if you notice swelling of your stomach, stomach pain, yellowing of your skin or the whites of your eyes, clay-colored stools, nausea, vomiting, confusion, or dark or brown urine. You might need to stop using the medication to prevent further liver damage.

Severe allergic reactions to ketorolac (Toradol) are possible, including life-threatening reactions like facial swelling, shock, and anaphylaxis (closing of the throat). Let your healthcare team know if you have an allergy to aspirin or other NSAIDs before starting ketorolac (Toradol). If you notice hives, rash, red skin, swelling of the lips or tongue, or difficulty breathing after using ketorolac (Toradol), get medical attention right away.