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ketorolac tromethamine |
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- 1,3-dihydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)propan-2-aminium 5-benzoyl-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolizine-1-carboxylate
- Acular
- Acuvail
- Dolac
- Lixidol
- Sprix
- Toradol
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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.
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ChEBI
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EBI
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