Although Toradol
® (
ketorolac tromethamine) is a medication used to treat pain, this drug is not a type of narcotic. Toradol belongs to a group of medications called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (
NSAIDs) and works by blocking the action of certain hormones (prostaglandins) that cause inflammation and pain in the body.
Specifically, Toradol is useful for the short-term treatment of moderate-to-severe pain caused by several things, including:
(For more information on what Toradol is and how it works, click Toradol. This article provides an in-depth overview of the drug, including information on its specific uses, safety precautions, and potential side effects.)
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