Term Name: | ketorolac tromethamine |
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Synonyms: | 1,3-dihydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)propan-2-aminium 5-benzoyl-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolizine-1-carboxylate, Acular, Acuvail, Dolac, Lixidol, Sprix, Toradol |
Definition: | An organoammonium salt resulting from the mixture of equimolar amounts of ketorolac and tromethamine (tris). It has potent non-sedating analgesic and moderate anti-inflammatory effects. It is used in the short-term management of post-operative pain, and in eye drops to relieve the ocular itching associated with seasonal allergic conjunctivitis. |
Ontology: | ChEBI [CHEBI:6130] ( EBI ) |