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Episode 573: Ceiling dose of ketorolac for renal colic in the ED

Pharmacy Joe

In 2016, a trial by Sergey Motov confirmed this data by demonstrating IV ketorolac has an analgesic ceiling dose of 10 mg in ED patients with moderate to severe acute pain. Either FDA approval of a lower dosage size or an automatic substitution policy would likely be required to get IV ketorolac doses down to 10 mg routinely.

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Hospital Pharmacy FAQ

RX Note

In terms of knowledge, I generally divide the preparations into 2 key parts: Familiar yourself with common oral medications that you probably encounter in a daily basic (including both indications and dosage). You should be at least familiar with insulin and inhalers counselling before entering ward, inpatient or outpatient.

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The OCD and Hashimoto’s Connection

The Thyroid Pharmacist

If needed, inositol dosages can be titrated up slowly, with most patients responding below 12 grams per day. [90] Published 2016 Jan 20. doi:10.1155/2016/6757154; Behl A, Swami G, Sircar SS, et al. The Ketogenic Diet for Refractory Mental Illness: A Retrospective Analysis of 31 Inpatients. 2016 Apr;93:166-71.