What is the Analgesic Ceiling Dose of Ketorolac for Treating Acute Pain in the ED?

Document Type

Peer-Reviewed Article

Publication Date

5-2023

Abstract

Recent research has suggested that ketorolac has an analgesic ceiling effect, meaning that despite increased dosages, the patient obtains no additional pain relief and is more likely to suffer adverse drug reactions. This article describes the outcomes of these studies and the recommendation to use the lowest possible dose for the shortest time when treating patients with acute pain.

DOI

10.1097/01.JAA.0000923576.90074.2a

Publication

JAAPA

Issue

5

Publisher

Wolters Kluwer

Pages

43-44

Link to Full Text


Share

COinS