Zorovon 10mg Tablet (10'S)

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Zorovon 10mg Tablet should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. It should be taken with food to prevent stomach upset. Dissolve it in a glass of water before taking it. Inform your doctor if you have any history of heart disease or stroke.


Vomiting, stomach pain, nausea, and indigestion are some of the common side effects of this medicine. It may also cause dizziness, drowsiness, or visual disturbances. Long-term use may lead to serious complications such as stomach bleeding and kidney problems. Your doctor may regularly monitor your kidney function, liver function, and levels of blood components if you are taking this medicine for long-term treatment.


Basic Information

Mechanism Of Action

Zorovon 10mg Tablet is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID). It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain and inflammation (redness and swelling).

Pharmacokinets

Ketorolac is rapidly, and completely absorbed after oral administration with a bioavailability of 80% after oral administration. Cmax is attained 20-60 minutes after administration, and after intramuscular administration, the area under the plasma concentration-time curve (AUC) is proportional to the dose administered.

Side Effects

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Zorovon

Vomiting

Stomach pain/epigastric pain

Nausea

Indigestion

Diarrhea

Heartburn

Loss of appetite

Contra Indications

Ketorolac administration is contraindicated in labor and/or delivery because of its prostaglandin synthesis inhibitory effect; it may adversely impact fetal blood circulation and prevent uterine contractions, increasing the risk of uterine hemorrhage.

Pregnancy Related Information

Zorovon 10mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Product And Alcohol Interaction

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Zorovon 10mg Tablet.

Breast Feeding Related Information

Zorovon 10mg Tablet should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.

Indications

Ketorolac is a Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) and has antipyretic, analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties. It is indicated for short term management of acute pain that requires the calibre of pain management offered by opioids.

Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: KETOROLAC may interact with antihypertensives (captopril, lisinopril, losartan), diuretics (furosemide), mood stabiliser (lithium), DMARD (methotrexate), steroids (prednisolone), aspirin and blood-thinners (clopidogrel, warfarin, enoxaparin etc), anti-gout drug (probenecid), anti-epileptic drugs (phenytoin, carbamazepine), psychoactive drugs (fluoxetine, alprazolam), muscle-pain reliever (pentoxifylline) and anti-depressants (SSRI’s like citalopram, escitalopram) etc.

Drug-Food Interactions: KETOROLAC may interact with high-fat foods and alcohol.

Drug-Disease Interactions: KETOROLAC should be used with caution in patients with a known hypersensitivity disorder, diabetes mellitus, epilepsy, kidney disease, liver disease, arterial or thrombotic disorders, cardiovascular health disorders, corneal damage, visual disturbances, eye infections, asthma, bleeding disorders, peptic ulcers, rheumatoid arthritis, dry eye syndrome, hypertension, anaemia, nasal polyps (overgrowth in the nose), stroke and any disease-causing swelling in the feet and hands.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List:

ENALAPRIL

LISINOPRIL

CAPTOPRIL

RAMIPRIL

WARFARIN

ENOXAPARIN

LITHIUM

METHOTREXATE

FLUOXETINE

ALPRAZOLAM

CITALOPRAM

ESCITALOPRAM

FUROSEMIDE

PENTOXIFYLLINE

PROBENECID

CLOPIDOGREL

PREDNISOLONE

Typical Dosage

Do not chew, crush or break it. Zorovon 10mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

Storage Requirements

Store below 30°C

Effects Of Missed Dosage

If you miss a dose of Zorovon 10mg Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

Effects Of Overdose

Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Expert Advice

You have been prescribed Zorovon 10mg Tablet to relieve pain and inflammation.

Take it with food or milk to prevent upset stomach.

Take it as per the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor. Long term use may lead to serious complications such as stomach bleeding and kidney problems.

It may cause dizziness, drowsiness or visual disturbances. Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration.

Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Zorovon 10mg Tablet as it can cause excessive drowsiness and increase your risk of stomach problems.

Inform your doctor if you have a history of heart disease or stroke.

Your doctor may regularly monitor your kidney function, liver function and levels of blood components, if you are taking this medicine for long-term treatment.

You have been prescribed Zorovon 10mg Tablet to relieve pain and inflammation.

Take it with food or milk to prevent upset stomach.

Take it as per the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor. Long term use may lead to serious complications such as stomach bleeding and kidney problems.

It may cause dizziness, drowsiness or visual disturbances. Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration.

Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Zorovon 10mg Tablet as it can cause excessive drowsiness and increase your risk of stomach problems.

Inform your doctor if you have a history of heart disease or stroke.

Your doctor may regularly monitor your kidney function, liver function and levels of blood components, if you are taking this medicine for long-term treatment.

How To Use

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Zorovon 10mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

FAQs

Q. Is Zorovon 10mg Tablet an antibiotic or steroid?

No, Zorovon 10mg Tablet is neither an antibiotic nor a steroid. It belongs to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) group of medicines. It is used to relieve moderate to severe pain and inflammation.

Q. Is Zorovon 10mg Tablet a good painkiller?

Zorovon 10mg Tablet is effective in relieving pain and inflammation. It is used to provide relief from various sorts of pain, such as sprains, strains and other injuries. It is also helpful in the treatment of different types of arthritis and gout. Along with that, it can be used to reduce pain and inflammation which follows after a surgery.

Q. Is Zorovon 10mg Tablet safe?

Zorovon 10mg Tablet is safe if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as directed and do not skip any dose. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully and let your doctor know if any of the side effects bother you.

Q. What should I do if I forget to take a dose of Zorovon 10mg Tablet?

If you forget a dose of Zorovon 10mg Tablet, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next scheduled dose in the prescribed time. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one as this may increase the chances of developing side effects.