OBO ID: CHEBI:76227
Term Name: (R)-ketorolac Search Ontology:
Synonyms:
  • (+)-ketorolac
  • (1R)-5-benzoyl-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolizine-1-carboxylic acid
  • (R)-(+)-ketorolac
Definition: A 5-benzoyl-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolizine-1-carboxylic acid that has R configuration. Unlike the S-enantiomer, it does not exhibit COX1 and COX2 inhibition, but does exhibit analgesic activity. Racemic ketorolac, known simply as ketorolac, is used (mainly as a tromethamine salt) as a potent analgesic for the short-term management of post-operative pain, and in eye drops to relieve the ocular itching associated with seasonal allergic conjunctivitis.
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Ontology: ChEBI  ( EBI )
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