Drug details

Toradol (ketorolac tromethamine)

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Toradol (ketorolac tromethamine) is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that is used to treat moderately severe pain and inflammation, usually after surgery. Toradol works by blocking the production of prostaglandins, compounds that cause pain, fever, and inflammation. The brand name Toradol is no longer available in the U.S. Generic versions may be available.

This drug may have the following side effects:

• nausea,
• headache,
• sweating,
• dizziness,
• vomiting,
• diarrhea,
• constipation,
• stomach pain,
• drowsiness,
• upset stomach,
• gas,
• heartburn,
• bloating,
• and ringing in the ears.

The following drugs are related to Toradol, either as a replacement or used together:

• Acetaminophen Suppositories (acephen)
• Tylenol (acetaminophen)
• Flexeril (cyclobenzaprine hcl)
• Cymbalta (duloxetine hcl)
• DepoDur (morphine sulfate xr liposome injection)
• Lofena (diclofenac potassium tablets)
• Motrin (ibuprofen)
• Lyrica (pregabalin)
• Nurtec ODT (rimegepant orally disintegrating tablets, for sublingual or oral use)
• Rybix ODT (tramadol hydrochloride orally disintegrating tablets)
• Ultram (tramadol hcl)
• Ultracet (tramadol hydrochloride and acetaminophen tablets)