Podcast #190: Toradol Dosing
Apr 14, 2017•2 min
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Episode description
Author: Rachel Duncan, PharmD BCPS
Educational Pearls:
- Toradol (Ketorolac) is an NSAID used for its anti-inflammatory properties
- In practice, the common dosages are 30mg IV or 60mg IM.
- Clinical concerns arise in patients with renal insufficiency or bleeding, but the risks are small (
- Studies have found that doses over 7.5mg have the same efficacy in pain control as higher doses.
- Consider lower-dose Toradol (15mg) and decrease dose in the elderly and those with a CrCl
References: Motov S, Yasavolian M, Likourezos A, et al. "Comparison of Intravenous Ketorolac at Three Single-Dose Regimens for Treating Acute Pain in the Emergency Department: A Randomized Controlled Trial". Ann Emerg Med 2016. http://www.annemergmed.com/article/S0196-0644(16)31244-6/fulltext
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