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Does the Toradol shot hurt?

The side effects of Toradol injections may include discomfort at the site of the injection, headache, dizziness or drowsiness. In rare instances, it has been associated with fainting, rapid heartbeat, stomach pain, fever, liver disease and anaphylaxis.

Does intramuscular injection hurt more?

Shots given in muscles — like the deltoid in the upper arm where flu shots are usually given — tend to be more painful than ones that aren’t injected into the muscle, Stewart said. “Muscles have little tight fibers, and if you separate it by sticking a needle in there, you can cause an inflammatory reaction,” she said.

Can injection cause buttock pain?

Iatrogenic injuries due to intramuscular (IM) injection, although less frequently reported than before, are still common. The sciatic nerve is the most commonly injured nerve because of an IM injection owing to its large size and the buttock being a common injection site.

Can Toradol be given intramuscularly?

Ketorolac tromethamine injection is available for intravenous (IV) or intramuscular (IM) administration in two strengths: 15 mg/mL, 30 mg/mL. The 60 mg/2 mL formulation is available for intramuscular administration only.

Will Toradol help nerve pain?

Ketorolac is not commonly used to treat neuropathic pain, as NSAIDs have limited evidence in the management of neuropathic pain.

Does Toradol help with nerve pain?

How long does a Toradol 60 mg shot last?

Toradol can be used for quick-acting pain relief when given as a shot, and effects can last up to 6 hours.

Does Toradol help nerve pain?

Where do you give Toradol IM injections?

Toradol IM injection. I always give it in the gluteal or quad. I’ve seen many of my patients where the doc gave it in the deltoid. I think a larger muscle is kinder but any of the three sites should be fine. I agree–the larger the muscle the better. I also give Toradol in either the gluteus or the vastus lateralis.

How much Toradol should I give?

Toradol is only 1ml, so the deltoid should be big enough. Our Toradol is 30 mg/ml and we typically give 60 mg when giving it IM, so it would be 2 ml for us. I always give it in the gluteal area. 🙂 1 Likes

What muscles do you give Toradol in?

I also give Toradol in either the gluteus or the vastus lateralis. Specializes in ICU, SICU, Burns, ED, Cath lab, and EMS. Has 25 years experience. I have given Toradol 60mg IM in Vastus lateralis muscle to total knee patients and have given the same amount through deltoid route.

What are the side effects of tortoradol?

TORADOL is a potent NSAID and may cause serious side effects such as gastrointestinal bleeding or kidney failure, which may result in hospitalization and even fatal outcome.