Toradol is not a narcotic.
Toradol is also known as ketorolac is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Ketorolac works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain.
Toradol is not a narcotic, opioid, or controlled substance.
Rather, Toradol is an NSAID and a non-habit forming alternative to treat moderate-to-severe pain that requires opioid levels of pain relief.
A study in India compared Toradol to tramadol for post-op pain after maxillofacial surgery in 50 adults.
Both drugs were given IM.
Both drugs caused a significant decrease in pain, but tramadol resulted in better pain control than Toradol at every hour, and was better tolerated.
Ketorolac is in a class of medications called NSAIDs. It works by stopping the body's production of a substance that causes pain, fever, and inflammation.
Ketorolac is used for the short-term treatment of moderate to severe pain. It is usually used before or after medical procedures or after surgery. Reducing pain helps you recover more comfortably so that you can return to your normal daily activities. This medication is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).
Toradol is an NSAID that's similar to OTC treatments like ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) and naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn), but it's more powerful and requires a prescription.
You'll feel the effects of a Toradol shot within minutes after the injection, especially compared to a pill or tablet.
This makes it an effective pain reliever. It usually takes about six hours for Toradol to wear off.
Do not take aspirin or other NSAIDs such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) and naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn) while you are taking ketorolac.
Also tell your doctor if you have or have ever had ulcers or bleeding in your stomach or intestines.
Aleve (naproxen) Treats pain and inflammation.
Toradol (ketorolac) is a relatively strong NSAID and is a non-opioid medicine that relieves moderate to severe short term pain.
However, it can increase your risk of bleeding so it should be used for the shortest time possible.
Toradol tablets have an average elimination half-life of 5 to 6 hours.
This is the amount of time it takes your body to reduce plasma levels by half.
It takes approximately 5.5 times the elimination half-life for a drug to be completely eliminated from your system.