Toragesic is a powerful nonsteroidal analitative anti-inflammatory, containing in its composition ketorolac terométamol, which is generally indicated to eliminate acute, moderate or severe pain and is available in the form of sublingual tablets, drinkable solution and solution for injection.
This drug is available in pharmacies, but a prescription is needed to purchase it.The price of the medicine depends on the amount of the package and the pharmaceutical form indicated by the doctor, so the value can vary between 17 and 52 reais.
- Toragesic contains ketorolac terométamol.
- Which is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory with a powerful analgesic action and can therefore be used for the short-term treatment of moderate to severe acute pain in the following situations:.
In addition to these situations, your doctor may recommend the use of this medicine in other cases of severe pain.See other remedies that can be used to relieve pain.
The dose of Toragesic depends on the pharmaceutical form recommended by your doctor:
The recommended dose is 10 to 20 mg in a single intake or 10 mg every 6 to 8 hours and the maximum daily dose should not exceed 60 mg.For people over 65 years of age, weighing less than 50 kg or suffering from renal impairment: the maximum dose should not exceed 40 mg.
The duration of treatment should not last more than 5 days
Each ml of drinkable solution is equivalent to 1 mg of active substance, so the recommended dose is 10 to 20 drops in a single intake or 10 drops every 6 to 8 hours and the maximum daily dose should not exceed 60 drops.
For people over 65 years of age weighing less than 50 kg or suffering from renal impairment, the maximum dose should not exceed 40 drops.
Toragesic may be given intramuscularly or into a vein by a health care professional:
One dose:
Several doses
The duration of treatment varies depending on the type and progression of the disease.
The most common side effects that can occur when using this medicine are headache, dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, poor digestion, abdominal pain or discomfort, diarrhea, increased sweating and swelling when using the injectable.
The drug Toragesic should not be used by people with stomach ulcers or duodenals, in case of bleeding in the digestive system, hemophilia, blood clotting disorders, after coronary bypass surgery, heart or cardiovascular disease, heart attack, stroke, when taking heparin, acetylsalycylic.or any other anti-inflammatory medication, after surgery at high risk of bleeding, bronchial asthma, severe kidney failure or nasal polyposis.
In addition, it should not be used by smokers, and in cases of ulcerative colitis, during pregnancy, childbirth or lactation.It is also contraindicated as prophylactic in analgesia before and during surgeries, due to inhibition of platelet aggregation and consequent increased risk of bleeding.