Minolac Injection 30 mg/ml contains Ketorolac Tromethamine, a potent non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used for the short-term management of moderate to severe acute pain. The injectable form allows for rapid onset of action, making it ideal for post-operative pain, trauma-related pain, or situations where oral administration is not feasible.

রেজিস্টার্ড চিকিৎসকের পরামর্শ অনুযায়ী ঔষধ সেবন করুন

Composition

• Active Ingredient: Ketorolac Tromethamine 30 mg/ml

Mechanism of Action

Ketorolac inhibits cyclooxygenase (COX-1 and COX-2) enzymes, which are responsible for the production of prostaglandins, key mediators of pain, inflammation, and fever. By reducing prostaglandin synthesis, Minolac Injection provides rapid analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects.

Indications

Minolac Injection 30 mg/ml is indicated for:

• Short-term management of moderate to severe acute pain
• Post-operative pain relief
• Musculoskeletal pain due to injury or inflammation
• Pain following dental or surgical procedures

Dosage and Administration

• Administered by a healthcare professional via intramuscular (IM) or intravenous (IV) injection
• Typical adult dose: 30 mg every 6 hours as needed
• Maximum recommended duration: 5 days
• IV administration should be slow (at least 15 seconds per injection) and diluted appropriately if required
• Use the minimum effective dose for the shortest duration

Benefits

• Rapid and potent pain relief
• Effective in post-surgical and acute pain management
• Provides anti-inflammatory effects along with analgesia
• Useful when oral administration is not possible

Side Effects

Common side effects:

• Nausea and vomiting
• Headache
• Dizziness or drowsiness
• Local injection site pain

Serious side effects (rare):

• Gastrointestinal bleeding or ulceration
• Kidney impairment
• Severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis)
• Cardiovascular events in high-risk patients

Precautions

• Use cautiously in patients with kidney, liver, or gastrointestinal disorders
• Avoid in patients with a history of peptic ulcer or gastrointestinal bleeding
• Monitor renal function during treatment
• Not recommended for use in children under 16 years
• Avoid concurrent use with other NSAIDs or anticoagulants

Contraindications

• Active or history of gastrointestinal bleeding or ulceration
• Severe renal impairment
• Hypersensitivity to Ketorolac or other NSAIDs
• Late pregnancy
• History of asthma or allergic reactions triggered by NSAIDs

রেজিস্টার্ড চিকিৎসকের পরামর্শ অনুযায়ী ঔষধ সেবন করুন

Drug Interactions

Ketorolac may interact with:

• Other NSAIDs (increased risk of bleeding)
• Anticoagulants (enhanced bleeding risk)
• Corticosteroids (risk of gastrointestinal irritation)
• ACE inhibitors and diuretics (may affect kidney function)

Storage

• Store below 30°C
• Protect from light and moisture
• Keep out of reach of children
• Do not freeze.