Ketorolac dosing

Opioids · 15 mg/mL · IV Push

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Weight-based dose

Dose	Per kg	For 70 kg
low	0.25 mg/kg	17.5 mg
standard	0.5 mg/kg	35 mg
high	0.5 mg/kg	35 mg

NSAID. Max 30 mg IV per dose (15 mg if >65 yr, renal impairment, or <50 kg). Max 5 days. Risk of bleeding, renal injury.

Renal & hepatic adjustment

Severe (eGFR <30 / dialysis)NSAID — avoid in renal impairment/hypovolemia (risk of acute kidney injury). Use acetaminophen or opioid-sparing alternatives.

Source: Ketorolac prescribing information; KDIGO

Evidence A · Extensive perioperative NSAID data

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