Ketorolac (Oral Route, Injection Route)

Side Effects

Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex®

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

More common

1. Swelling of face, fingers, lower legs, ankles, and/or feet
2. weight gain (unusual)

Less common

1. Bruising (not at place of injection)
2. high blood pressure
3. skin rash or itching
4. small, red spots on skin
5. sores, ulcers, or white spots on lips or in mouth

Rare

1. Abdominal or stomach pain, cramping, or burning that is severe
2. bleeding from the rectum or bloody or black, tarry stools
3. bloody or cloudy urine
4. blue lips and fingernails
5. blurred vision of other vision change
6. burning, red, tender, thick, scaly, or peeling skin
7. chest pain
8. convulsions
9. cough or hoarseness
10. dark urine
11. decrease in amount of urine that is sudden
12. fainting
13. fast, irregular, noisy, or troubled breathing
14. fever with severe headache, drowsiness, confusion, and stiff neck or back
15. fever with or without chills or sore throat
16. hallucinations (seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there)
17. hearing loss
18. hives
19. increase in amount of urine or urinating often
20. light-colored stools
21. loss of appetite
22. low blood pressure
23. mood changes or unusual behavior
24. muscle cramps or pain
25. nausea, heartburn, or indigestion that is severe and continues
26. nosebleeds
27. pain in lower back and/or side
28. pain, tenderness, or swelling in the upper stomach area
29. painful or difficult urination
30. pale skin
31. puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or eyes
32. ringing or buzzing in ears
33. runny nose
34. severe restlessness
35. shortness of breath
36. swollen or painful glands
37. swollen tongue
38. thirst that continues
39. tightness in the chest with or without wheezing
40. unusual tiredness or weakness
41. vomiting of blood or material that looks like coffee grounds
42. yellow eyes or skin

Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

More common

1. Abdominal or stomach pain (mild or moderate)
2. bruising at place of injection
3. diarrhea
4. dizziness
5. drowsiness
6. headache
7. indigestion
8. nausea

Less common or rare

1. Bloating or gas
2. burning or pain at place of injection
3. constipation
4. feeling of fullness in abdominal or stomach area
5. increased sweating
6. vomiting

Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

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Portions of this document last updated: April 01, 2024

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