Which IV anti-inflammatory drug is Toradol?

Which IV anti-inflammatory drug is Toradol?

• A. Ibuprofen
• B. Naproxen
• C. Toradol
• D. Diclofenac

Answer: (C)

Toradol is the brand name for ketorolac tromethamine, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used for short-term relief of moderate to severe pain, often given by IV or IM. It provides rapid analgesia by inhibiting COX enzymes and lowering prostaglandin production, which reduces both pain and inflammation. While ibuprofen, naproxen, and diclofenac are also NSAIDs with similar anti-inflammatory actions, they are not Toradol—the drug specifically associated with that brand name. Ketorolac is typically limited to short courses (about five days) due to risks of kidney injury and GI complications.

Toradol is the brand name for ketorolac tromethamine, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used for short-term relief of moderate to severe pain, often given by IV or IM. It provides rapid analgesia by inhibiting COX enzymes and lowering prostaglandin production, which reduces both pain and inflammation. While ibuprofen, naproxen, and diclofenac are also NSAIDs with similar anti-inflammatory actions, they are not Toradol—the drug specifically associated with that brand name. Ketorolac is typically limited to short courses (about five days) due to risks of kidney injury and GI complications.