Ketorolac (ophthalmic) — NSAID (ophthalmic). Study the mechanism, listed uses and warnings from the US label on one sourced card.
Generic name
Ketorolac
Class
NSAID (ophthalmic)
Mechanism
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug thought to act by inhibiting prostaglandin biosynthesis.
Used for
Inflammation after cataract surgery in patients aged 2 years and older; Temporary relief of ocular itching due to seasonal allergic conjunctivitis in patients aged 2 years and older
Delayed healing; Cross-sensitivity to aspirin/NSAIDs; Increased bleeding time
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Label date: 20260825 · For learning, not clinical decisions. US label and brand information; always consult the current source.
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Mechanism: Has analgesic, antipyretic and anti-inflammatory effects. The selected label says the mechanism is not fully understood and may involve inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis.
Only on the Ibuprofen card: Used for — Rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis; Mild to moderate pain; Primary dysmenorrhea · Common side effects — Nausea; Heartburn; Dizziness; Rash · Warnings — Around 20 weeks of pregnancy onward: fetal kidney injury and low amniotic fluid; restrict use between about 20 and 30 weeks; Avoid at about 30 weeks of pregnancy onward because the fetal ductus arteriosus can close prematurely; Hypertension and heart failure; Renal toxicity
Mechanism: Inhibits cyclooxygenase (COX-1 and COX-2) and prostaglandin synthesis; analgesic, anti-inflammatory and antipyretic.
Only on the Meloxicam card: Used for — Relief of osteoarthritis signs and symptoms; Relief of rheumatoid arthritis signs and symptoms; Pauciarticular or polyarticular juvenile rheumatoid arthritis in patients weighing at least 60 kg · Common side effects — Diarrhea; Upper respiratory tract infection; Dyspepsia; Influenza-like symptoms · Warnings — Hepatotoxicity; Heart failure and edema; Renal toxicity
Mechanism: Aspirin inhibits prostaglandin synthesis and platelet aggregation through cyclooxygenase acetylation; its irreversible platelet COX-1 inhibition reduces thromboxane A2 formation.
Only on the Aspirin card: Used for — Minor aches and pains; Headache and toothache; Menstrual and arthritis pain · Common side effects — Stomach bleeding; Ringing in the ears; Allergic reaction (hives, asthma) · Warnings — Reye's syndrome risk: children and teenagers with or recovering from chickenpox or flu-like symptoms should not use this product; Severe stomach bleeding risk; Do not use at 20 weeks of pregnancy or later unless specifically directed by a doctor
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