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ketorolac and Acute Renal Colic

ketorolac has been researched along with Acute Renal Colic in 16 studies

Ketorolac: A pyrrolizine carboxylic acid derivative structurally related to INDOMETHACIN. It is an NSAID and is used principally for its analgesic activity. (From Martindale The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 31st ed)
ketorolac : A racemate comprising equimolar amounts of (R)-(+)- and (S)-(-)-5-benzoyl-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolizine-1-carboxylic acid. While only the (S)-(-) enantiomer is a COX1 and COX2 inhibitor, the (R)-(+) enantiomer exhibits potent analgesic activity. A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, ketorolac is mainly used (generally as the tromethamine salt) for its potent analgesic properties in the short-term management of post-operative pain, and in eye drops to relieve the ocular itching associated with seasonal allergic conjunctivitis. It was withdrawn from the market in many countries in 1993 following association with haemorrhage and renal failure.
5-benzoyl-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolizine-1-carboxylic acid : A member of the class of pyrrolizines that is 2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolizine which is substituted at positions 1 and 5 by carboxy and benzoyl groups, respectively.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
" However, use of ketorolac resulted in significantly fewer renal colic-related unplanned emergency department/clinic visits in the treatment group (2%) compared with the control group (13%, p=0."9.51Efficacy of Intramuscular Ketorolac for Preventing Renal Colic Post Stent Removal: Randomized Controlled Trial. ( Antonelli, J; Johnson, BA; Pearle, M; Sorokin, I, 2022)
" The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of adding dexamethasone to ketorolac on pain control in acute renal colic."9.51Dexamethasone and ketorolac compare with ketorolac alone in acute renal colic: A randomized clinical trial. ( Farrokhi, E; Haghighi, R; Hosseini, SS; Lotfabadi, P; Rameshrad, M; Razi, A; Saadati, H, 2022)
"Ketorolac tromethamine is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that is extensively used for the management of renal colic in the emergency department (ED)."9.41Comparison of intravenous ketorolac at three doses for treating renal colic in the emergency department: A noninferiority randomized controlled trial. ( Ahmadi, A; Bahreini, M; Eidinejad, L; Mirfazaelian, H; Thiruganasambandamoorthy, V; Yazdchi, M, 2021)
"Fentanyl is highly effective in controlling pain in patients with severe renal colic referring to the emergency department."9.34Atomized intranasal vs intravenous fentanyl in severe renal colic pain management: A randomized single-blinded clinical trial. ( Mirzaee, M; Nazemian, N; Torabi, M, 2020)
"To compare analgesic efficacy and safety of intravenous lidocaine and ketorolac combination to each analgesic alone for ED patients with suspected renal colic."9.34Comparison of intravenous lidocaine/ketorolac combination to either analgesic alone for suspected renal colic pain in the ED. ( Brady, J; Butt, M; Drapkin, J; Fassassi, C; Flom, P; Gulati, V; Hossain, R; Likourezos, A; Mann, SS; Marshall, J; Monfort, R; Motov, S; Rothberger, N, 2020)
"In this double-blind clinical trial study, the patients with renal colic pain were randomly divided into 2 groups; Group I received an intravenous infusion of 30 mg of Ketorolac and normal saline as placebo, Group II 50 mg/kg magnesium sulphate 50%/100 ml normal plus 30 mg of Ketorolac."9.30Comparison the analgesic effect of magnesium sulphate and Ketorolac in the treatment of renal colic patients: Double-blind clinical trial study. ( Aryan, A; Fahimi, MA; Maleki Verki, M; Motamed, H; Porozan, S, 2019)
" This trial aims to compare a single-dose of Spasmofen rectal suppository to a single intravenous (IV) ketorolac tromethamine 30 mg/2 mL dose in patients with acute renal colic."9.19Clinical efficacy of Spasmofen® suppository in the emergency treatment of renal colic: a randomized, double-blind, double-dummy comparative trial. ( Helmy, S; Salem, A; Yakoot, M; Yousef, S, 2014)
"To evaluate the effect of adding butylscopolammonium bromide (BB) to morphine and ketorolac in the treatment of acute renal colic in the ED."9.16Butylscopolammonium bromide does not provide additional analgesia when combined with morphine and ketorolac for acute renal colic. ( Kim, K; Lee, JH; Park, HM; Rhee, JE; Seo, GJ; Song, SW, 2012)
"The effect of ketorolac addition for the pain control of renal colic remains controversial."9.12The analgesic effect of ketorolac addition for renal colic pain: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled studies. ( De-Sheng, C; Hua, L; Yan-Jun, Y; Zhen, N, 2021)
"Intravenous ketorolac had better analgesic effects in renal colic patients compared with nebulized fentanyl."8.02Comparison of efficacy nebulized fentanyl with intravenous ketorolac for renal colic in patients over 12 years old. ( Astaraki, P; Kalantari, A; Rezaei, B; Salimi, R, 2021)
" However, use of ketorolac resulted in significantly fewer renal colic-related unplanned emergency department/clinic visits in the treatment group (2%) compared with the control group (13%, p=0."5.51Efficacy of Intramuscular Ketorolac for Preventing Renal Colic Post Stent Removal: Randomized Controlled Trial. ( Antonelli, J; Johnson, BA; Pearle, M; Sorokin, I, 2022)
" The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of adding dexamethasone to ketorolac on pain control in acute renal colic."5.51Dexamethasone and ketorolac compare with ketorolac alone in acute renal colic: A randomized clinical trial. ( Farrokhi, E; Haghighi, R; Hosseini, SS; Lotfabadi, P; Rameshrad, M; Razi, A; Saadati, H, 2022)
"Ketorolac tromethamine is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that is extensively used for the management of renal colic in the emergency department (ED)."5.41Comparison of intravenous ketorolac at three doses for treating renal colic in the emergency department: A noninferiority randomized controlled trial. ( Ahmadi, A; Bahreini, M; Eidinejad, L; Mirfazaelian, H; Thiruganasambandamoorthy, V; Yazdchi, M, 2021)
"Fentanyl is highly effective in controlling pain in patients with severe renal colic referring to the emergency department."5.34Atomized intranasal vs intravenous fentanyl in severe renal colic pain management: A randomized single-blinded clinical trial. ( Mirzaee, M; Nazemian, N; Torabi, M, 2020)
"To compare analgesic efficacy and safety of intravenous lidocaine and ketorolac combination to each analgesic alone for ED patients with suspected renal colic."5.34Comparison of intravenous lidocaine/ketorolac combination to either analgesic alone for suspected renal colic pain in the ED. ( Brady, J; Butt, M; Drapkin, J; Fassassi, C; Flom, P; Gulati, V; Hossain, R; Likourezos, A; Mann, SS; Marshall, J; Monfort, R; Motov, S; Rothberger, N, 2020)
"In this double-blind clinical trial study, the patients with renal colic pain were randomly divided into 2 groups; Group I received an intravenous infusion of 30 mg of Ketorolac and normal saline as placebo, Group II 50 mg/kg magnesium sulphate 50%/100 ml normal plus 30 mg of Ketorolac."5.30Comparison the analgesic effect of magnesium sulphate and Ketorolac in the treatment of renal colic patients: Double-blind clinical trial study. ( Aryan, A; Fahimi, MA; Maleki Verki, M; Motamed, H; Porozan, S, 2019)
" This trial aims to compare a single-dose of Spasmofen rectal suppository to a single intravenous (IV) ketorolac tromethamine 30 mg/2 mL dose in patients with acute renal colic."5.19Clinical efficacy of Spasmofen® suppository in the emergency treatment of renal colic: a randomized, double-blind, double-dummy comparative trial. ( Helmy, S; Salem, A; Yakoot, M; Yousef, S, 2014)
"The effect of ketorolac addition for the pain control of renal colic remains controversial."5.12The analgesic effect of ketorolac addition for renal colic pain: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled studies. ( De-Sheng, C; Hua, L; Yan-Jun, Y; Zhen, N, 2021)
"Intravenous ketorolac had better analgesic effects in renal colic patients compared with nebulized fentanyl."4.02Comparison of efficacy nebulized fentanyl with intravenous ketorolac for renal colic in patients over 12 years old. ( Astaraki, P; Kalantari, A; Rezaei, B; Salimi, R, 2021)
"The introduction of CPOE is associated with an increase in ketorolac use for ED renal colic visits."3.80Computerized physician order entry and decision support improves ED analgesic ordering for renal colic. ( Lang, E; Lonergan, K; McRae, A; Netherton, SJ; Wang, D, 2014)

Research

Studies (16)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's5 (31.25)24.3611
2020's11 (68.75)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Johnson, BA1
Sorokin, I1
Antonelli, J1
Pearle, M1
Razi, A2
Farrokhi, E2
Lotfabadi, P2
Hosseini, SS2
Saadati, H2
Haghighi, R2
Rameshrad, M2
Togo, K1
Ono, S1
Matsui, R1
Watanabe, J1
Barry, HC1
Nazemian, N1
Torabi, M1
Mirzaee, M1
Minhaj, FS1
Hoang-Nguyen, M1
Tenney, A1
Bragg, A1
Zhang, W1
Foster, J1
Rotoli, J1
Acquisto, NM1
Rezaei, B1
Salimi, R1
Kalantari, A1
Astaraki, P1
Eidinejad, L1
Bahreini, M1
Ahmadi, A1
Yazdchi, M1
Thiruganasambandamoorthy, V1
Mirfazaelian, H1
Zhen, N1
De-Sheng, C1
Yan-Jun, Y1
Hua, L1
Maleki Verki, M1
Porozan, S1
Motamed, H1
Fahimi, MA1
Aryan, A1
Motov, S1
Fassassi, C1
Drapkin, J1
Butt, M1
Hossain, R1
Likourezos, A1
Monfort, R1
Brady, J1
Rothberger, N1
Mann, SS1
Flom, P1
Gulati, V1
Marshall, J1
Yakoot, M1
Salem, A1
Yousef, S1
Helmy, S1
Netherton, SJ1
Lonergan, K1
Wang, D1
McRae, A1
Lang, E1
Montiel-Jarquín, ÁJ1
Rocha-Rocha, VM1
Solís-Mendoza, HA1
Romero-Figueroa, MS1
Etchegaray-Morales, I1
Alvarado-Ortega, I1
Song, SW1
Kim, K1
Rhee, JE1
Lee, JH1
Seo, GJ1
Park, HM1

Clinical Trials (5)

Trial Overview

TrialPhaseEnrollmentStudy TypeStart DateStatus
Intra-nasal Ketorolac Versus Oral Diclofenac for Acute Ureteral Stent-associated Pain Following Ureteroscopy for Stone Disease[NCT06158620]Phase 1/Phase 280 participants (Anticipated)Interventional2024-02-01Not yet recruiting
Evaluation of the Effects of Ketorolac 15mg IV Versus 30mg IV on Duration of Analgesia in Patients Who Present to the Emergency Department With Renal Colic[NCT05776953]Phase 4200 participants (Anticipated)Interventional2023-12-21Recruiting
Comparison of Intravenous Ketorolac 10, 20, and 30mg for Treating Renal Colic Pain in the Emergency Department: A Randomized Controlled Trial[NCT03665753]Early Phase 1165 participants (Actual)Interventional2018-11-05Completed
Randomized Trial Evaluating Lidocaine Intravenous in the Emergency Department For Sickle Cell Crisis - RELIEF-SCC[NCT04614610]Phase 2100 participants (Anticipated)Interventional2024-01-01Not yet recruiting
A Randomized Trial Comparing the Combination of Intravenous Lidocaine and Ketorolac to Either Analgesics Alone for ED Patients With Acute Renal Colic[NCT02902770]Phase 4150 participants (Actual)Interventional2016-10-31Completed
[information is prepared from clinicaltrials.gov, extracted Sep-2024]

Trial Outcomes

Pain Score at 30 Minutes

The trial will compare the patient's pain score on a 11 point Likert scale, ranging from 0 to 10 with 0 being no pain, 5 moderate pain and 10 very severe pain, at 30 minutes (NCT02902770)
Timeframe: 30 minutes

Interventionscore on a scale (Mean)
Lidocaine and Normal Saline Push5.52
Ketorolac and Normal Saline Drip3.88
Lidocaine and Ketorolac3.14

Reviews

1 review available for ketorolac and Acute Renal Colic

ArticleYear
The analgesic effect of ketorolac addition for renal colic pain: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled studies.
    The American journal of emergency medicine, 2021, Volume: 43

    Topics: Adult; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Drug Therapy, Combination; Female; Humans; Ketorolac

2021

Trials

10 trials available for ketorolac and Acute Renal Colic

ArticleYear
Efficacy of Intramuscular Ketorolac for Preventing Renal Colic Post Stent Removal: Randomized Controlled Trial.
    The Journal of urology, 2022, Volume: 208, Issue:3

    Topics: Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Double-Blind Method; Humans; Ketorolac; Pain, Postoperative

2022
Dexamethasone and ketorolac compare with ketorolac alone in acute renal colic: A randomized clinical trial.
    The American journal of emergency medicine, 2022, Volume: 58

    Topics: Analgesics, Opioid; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Antiemetics; Dexamethasone; Double-Blin

2022
Dexamethasone and ketorolac compare with ketorolac alone in acute renal colic: A randomized clinical trial.
    The American journal of emergency medicine, 2022, Volume: 62

    Topics: Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Colic; Dexamethasone; Double-Blind Method; Humans; Ketorola

2022
Atomized intranasal vs intravenous fentanyl in severe renal colic pain management: A randomized single-blinded clinical trial.
    The American journal of emergency medicine, 2020, Volume: 38, Issue:8

    Topics: Administration, Intranasal; Administration, Intravenous; Adult; Aerosols; Aged; Anesthetics, Intrave

2020
Comparison of intravenous ketorolac at three doses for treating renal colic in the emergency department: A noninferiority randomized controlled trial.
    Academic emergency medicine : official journal of the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine, 2021, Volume: 28, Issue:7

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Double-Blind Method; Emergency Service, Hospit

2021
Comparison of intravenous ketorolac at three doses for treating renal colic in the emergency department: A noninferiority randomized controlled trial.
    Academic emergency medicine : official journal of the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine, 2021, Volume: 28, Issue:7

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Double-Blind Method; Emergency Service, Hospit

2021
Comparison of intravenous ketorolac at three doses for treating renal colic in the emergency department: A noninferiority randomized controlled trial.
    Academic emergency medicine : official journal of the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine, 2021, Volume: 28, Issue:7

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Double-Blind Method; Emergency Service, Hospit

2021
Comparison of intravenous ketorolac at three doses for treating renal colic in the emergency department: A noninferiority randomized controlled trial.
    Academic emergency medicine : official journal of the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine, 2021, Volume: 28, Issue:7

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Double-Blind Method; Emergency Service, Hospit

2021
Comparison the analgesic effect of magnesium sulphate and Ketorolac in the treatment of renal colic patients: Double-blind clinical trial study.
    The American journal of emergency medicine, 2019, Volume: 37, Issue:6

    Topics: Adult; Analgesics; Analysis of Variance; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Double-Blind Metho

2019
Comparison of intravenous lidocaine/ketorolac combination to either analgesic alone for suspected renal colic pain in the ED.
    The American journal of emergency medicine, 2020, Volume: 38, Issue:2

    Topics: Administration, Intravenous; Adult; Analgesics; Double-Blind Method; Drug Combinations; Emergency Se

2020
Comparison of intravenous lidocaine/ketorolac combination to either analgesic alone for suspected renal colic pain in the ED.
    The American journal of emergency medicine, 2020, Volume: 38, Issue:2

    Topics: Administration, Intravenous; Adult; Analgesics; Double-Blind Method; Drug Combinations; Emergency Se

2020
Comparison of intravenous lidocaine/ketorolac combination to either analgesic alone for suspected renal colic pain in the ED.
    The American journal of emergency medicine, 2020, Volume: 38, Issue:2

    Topics: Administration, Intravenous; Adult; Analgesics; Double-Blind Method; Drug Combinations; Emergency Se

2020
Comparison of intravenous lidocaine/ketorolac combination to either analgesic alone for suspected renal colic pain in the ED.
    The American journal of emergency medicine, 2020, Volume: 38, Issue:2

    Topics: Administration, Intravenous; Adult; Analgesics; Double-Blind Method; Drug Combinations; Emergency Se

2020
Clinical efficacy of Spasmofen® suppository in the emergency treatment of renal colic: a randomized, double-blind, double-dummy comparative trial.
    Drug design, development and therapy, 2014, Volume: 8

    Topics: Administration, Rectal; Adult; Codeine; Double-Blind Method; Drug Combinations; Emergency Treatment;

2014
[Management of ureteric colic with ketorolac and nifedipin vs. ketorolac and tamsulosin in the emergency room].
    Revista medica del Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social, 2017, Volume: 55 Suppl 1

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Drug Therapy, Combination; Emergency Service,

2017
Butylscopolammonium bromide does not provide additional analgesia when combined with morphine and ketorolac for acute renal colic.
    Emergency medicine Australasia : EMA, 2012, Volume: 24, Issue:2

    Topics: Adult; Analgesia; Butylscopolammonium Bromide; Double-Blind Method; Drug Administration Schedule; Dr

2012

Other Studies

5 other studies available for ketorolac and Acute Renal Colic

ArticleYear
Dexamethasone and ketorolac vs ketorolac in acute renal colic: The authors reply.
    The American journal of emergency medicine, 2022, Volume: 62

    Topics: Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Colic; Dexamethasone; Humans; Ketorolac; Renal Colic

2022
Ketorolac Plus Dexamethasone Is More Effective for Pain Relief Than Ketorolac Alone in Adults With Renal Colic.
    American family physician, 2023, Volume: 107, Issue:2

    Topics: Adult; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Colic; Dexamethasone; Double-Blind Method; Humans; K

2023
Evaluation of opioid requirements in the management of renal colic after guideline implementation in the emergency department.
    The American journal of emergency medicine, 2020, Volume: 38, Issue:12

    Topics: Acetaminophen; Administration, Intravenous; Administration, Oral; Adult; Analgesics, Non-Narcotic; A

2020
Comparison of efficacy nebulized fentanyl with intravenous ketorolac for renal colic in patients over 12 years old.
    The American journal of emergency medicine, 2021, Volume: 44

    Topics: Acute Disease; Administration, Inhalation; Administration, Intravenous; Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Ana

2021
Computerized physician order entry and decision support improves ED analgesic ordering for renal colic.
    The American journal of emergency medicine, 2014, Volume: 32, Issue:9

    Topics: Adult; Analgesics; Decision Support Systems, Clinical; Emergency Service, Hospital; Female; Fentanyl

2014