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Title Name Institution Abstract The purpose of this paper is to explore the Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug, Toradol, which goes by the International Non-Proprietary Name of Ketorolac. It calls to attention the various studies that have been documented regarding the use of Ketorolac, its effectiveness in pain management, and the risks associated with the use of the drug. In addition, it also handles the pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of Ketorolac, the bioavailability, as well as the various routes of administration. Ketorolac comparative efficacy with other NSAIDs is a major area of interest tackled here. Instances of Ketorolac diversion from its documented use will also be explored and the population to which the drug is relevant. Lastly, it addresses the different populations to which Toradol is relevant and expounds on the reasons why. Keywords: Ketorolac, NSAIDs Ketorolac Introduction The average person has encountered at least one NSAID many times in their lifetime. Some NSAIDs may be more commonly used than others, but they all have three functions; anti-inflammatory, antipyretic and analgesic. The relative degree of these functions may vary, and so do the risks associated with each. It is interesting to note that NSAIDs are subdivided into several other classes and one of which is Acetic acids, where Ketorolac is found. Compatriots in the same class include diclofenac, aceclofenac, sulindac, etodolac, among others. For some years Ketorolac remained the only injectable NSAID in the US (Bookstaver, Miller, Rudisill, & Norris 2010). That has changed recently and other NSAIDs have joined the bandwagon. Although it is an NSAID
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