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Pain management with intravenous ketorolac
1Division of Pharmacy, University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston 77030.
The Annals of Pharmacotherapy
|March 1, 1993
Summary
Intravenous ketorolac provided sustained pain relief for a cancer patient over 11 months. This case highlights the potential of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for chronic cancer pain management.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacology
- Oncology
- Pain Management
Background:
- Chronic cancer pain presents a significant challenge in patient care.
- Effective long-term pain management strategies are crucial for improving quality of life.
Observation:
- A case report details the successful chronic use of intravenous ketorolac in a 41-year-old male patient.
- The patient received sustained pain relief for 11 months via intravenous ketorolac injections.
Findings:
- Intravenous ketorolac demonstrated efficacy in managing chronic cancer pain in this reported case.
- No prior literature documented the chronic, long-term intravenous administration of ketorolac for pain.
Implications:
- Intravenous ketorolac may be a viable option for selected chronic pain conditions.
- Further research is warranted to explore the role of intravenous ketorolac in various pain models.