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SPRIX®
(ketorolac tromethamine)
WARNING
LIMITATIONS OF USE, GASTROINTESTINAL, BLEEDING, CARDIOVASCULAR, and RENAL RISK
Limitations of Use
SPRIX (ketorolac tromethamine), a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), is indicated for short-term (up to 5 days in adults) management of moderate to moderately severe pain that requires analgesia at the opioid level. Do not exceed a total combined duration of use of SPRIX and other ketorolac formulations (IM/IV or oral) of 5 days [see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION, and WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS].
SPRIX is not indicated for use in pediatric patients and it is not indicated for minor or chronic painful conditions.
Gastrointestinal Risk
Ketorolac tromethamine, including SPRIX, can cause peptic ulcers, gastrointestinal bleeding and/or perforation of the stomach or intestines, which can be fatal. These events can occur at any time during use and without warning symptoms. Therefore, SPRIX is contraindicated in patients with active peptic ulcer disease, in patients with recent gastrointestinal bleeding or perforation, and in patients with a history of peptic ulcer disease or gastrointestinal bleeding. Elderly patients are at greater risk for serious gastrointestinal events [see CONTRAINDICATIONS, WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS].
Bleeding Risk
Ketorolac tromethamine inhibits platelet function and is, therefore, contraindicated in patients with suspected or confirmed cerebrovascular bleeding, patients with hemorrhagic diathesis, incomplete hemostasis and those at high risk of bleeding [see CONTRAINDICATIONS, WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS].
Cardiovascular Risk
NSAIDs may cause an increased risk of serious cardiovascular thrombotic events, myocardial infarction, and stroke, which can be fatal. This risk may increase with duration of use. Patients with cardiovascular disease or risk factors for cardiovascular disease may be at greater risk [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS].
SPRIX Nasal spray is contraindicated for treatment of peri-operative pain in the setting of coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery [see CONTRAINDICATIONS].
Renal Risk
SPRIX is contraindicated in patients with advanced renal impairment and in patients at risk for renal failure due to volume depletion [see CONTRAINDICATIONS, WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS].
DRUG DESCRIPTION
Ketorolac tromethamine is a member of the pyrrolo-pyrrole group of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). The chemical name for ketorolac tromethamine is (±)-5-benzoyl-2,3-dihydro-1Hpyrrolizine- 1-carboxylic acid, compound with 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-1,3-propanediol (1:1), and the structural formula is:
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The molecular weight of ketorolac tromethamine is 376.41. Ketorolac tromethamine is highly watersoluble, allowing its formulation in an aqueous nasal spray product at pH 7.2.
SPRIX is available as an intranasal spray product containing the active ingredient (ketorolac tromethamine) and the excipients edetate disodium (EDTA), monobasic potassium phosphate, sodium hydroxide, and water for injection.
Last reviewed on RxList: 10/21/2011
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.
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