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 Generic Name  Ketorolac Tromethamine 
 Trade Name  Toradol 
 Manufacturer  Syntex 
 Risk Category    
C
  • Studies on animals show adverse effect and toxicity on fetus.
  • No adequate and well controlled studies done on pregnant women.
  • Drugs should be given only if the potential benefit outweighs the potential risk to the fetus.


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 Indication  

  • A systemic nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory used as analgesic.
 Fetal Risk  

  • Not teratogenic in animals but toxic causing decreased postnatal survival.
  • No adequate human data in first trimester, but chronic use of the drug in third trimester may cause constriction of ductus arteriosus with subsequent neonatal pulmonary hypertension and decreased fetal urine production resulting in oligohydromnios.
  • Prolonged use near term may inhibit labor and increase maternal bleeding at delivery.
 Breast Feeding  

  • Excreted in breast milk.
  • Contraindicated.
 Other Trade Names  
 


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