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This medicine contains the active ingredient ketorolac trometamol, which is a type of medicine called a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Ketorolac works by blocking the action of a substance in the body called cyclo-oxygenase. Cyclo-oxygenase is involved in the production of various chemicals in the body, some of which are known as prostaglandins. Prostaglandins are produced in response to injury or certain diseases and would otherwise go on to cause pain, swelling and inflammation. Ketorolac is therefore used to relieve pain and inflammation.All the medicines in this group (NSAIDs) reduce inflammation caused by the body's own immune system, and are effective pain killers. Ketorolac is used for the short-term relief of moderate to severe pain following surgical operations. It can be given as an injection for up to two days and then as tablets for up to seven days.
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