toradol

How long does Ketorolac Tromethamine stay in your body?

The elimination half-life of ketorolac tromethamine is about 5 to 6 hours — the time it takes the body to clear about half of it. As a rule of thumb, a medicine is mostly gone after roughly 4 to 5 half-lives, though this varies from person to person with age and kidney or liver function. FDA label mean terminal elimination half-life is 5.6 hours (range 4.0-7.9) in healthy young adults (24-35 yrs). It lengthens with age (about 7 hours in the elderly, 65-78 yrs) and, most importantly, with reduced kidney function: in renally impaired patients the mean half-life ranges from 6 to 19 hours depending on severity, since ketorolac is largely eliminated renally. Ketorolac has no long-lasting active metabolite and is not a prodrug. Half-life is not the same as a drug-test detection window — how long it stays measurable can exceed the time the drug is clinically active.

This is general information, not medical advice. It doesn’t tell you when a drug test would read negative (tests detect substances for different, often longer, windows) or when it’s safe to take another dose — ask your pharmacist or prescriber. Source: KETOROLAC TROMETHAMINE tablet — FDA label (DailyMed).

Frequently asked questions

What does Toradol treat?

Toradol (Ketorolac Tromethamine) may be used to treat allergic conjunctivitis, inflammation, pain, photophobia, based on NIH RxClass drug-classification data (conditions a drug may treat — not a verbatim copy of the FDA-approved label). This is general reference, not medical advice.

How does Toradol work?

Toradol is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug. NSAIDs block cyclooxygenase (COX) enzymes that your body uses to make prostaglandins, the chemicals behind pain, swelling, and fever. Lowering prostaglandins eases pain and inflammation and brings down a high temperature.

Is there a coupon or discount for Toradol?

pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Toradol. To pay less, ask your prescriber or pharmacist whether a generic equivalent exists, check the manufacturer's copay/savings card and patient-assistance program, and compare a pharmacy discount card against your insurance copay. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.

Who makes Toradol?

Toradol is marketed by Roche Palo. You can see Roche Palo's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.

Is Toradol a brand-name or generic drug?

Toradol is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Ketorolac Tromethamine. Lower-cost generic equivalents containing Ketorolac Tromethamine are available — ask your pharmacist.

Is Toradol available over the counter?

No. Toradol is a prescription (Rx) medication in the US — you need a prescription from a licensed clinician (in person or via telehealth); it isn't sold over the counter. For some conditions there are OTC alternatives — ask your pharmacist.

What forms does Toradol come in?

Toradol is currently marketed as injectable and tablet, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.

What class of drug is Toradol?

Toradol is classified as cyclooxygenase inhibitor, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, per the FDA's Established Pharmacologic Class.

Is Toradol FDA-registered?

Toradol is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA019645. You can verify this on its official FDA label.