What is SPRIX used for?

What is SPRIX used for?

Ketorolac is used for the short-term treatment (up to 5 days) of moderate to severe pain in adults, such as after surgery. Reducing pain helps you recover more comfortably so you can return to your normal daily activities. This medication is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).

What is the medication SPRIX?

SPRIX® (ketorolac tromethamine) is: The first Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug (NSAID) pain-relieving nasal spray. A medicine that contains a potent pain reliever.

Is SPRIX an opioid?

SPRIX is NOT an opioid, NOT a narcotic, and NOT a controlled substance.

Is Sprix covered by insurance?

The cost for Sprix nasal spray (15.75 mg/inh) is around $2,203 for a supply of 5 spray, depending on the pharmacy you visit. Prices are for cash paying customers only and are not valid with insurance plans.

Can you take ibuprofen with Sprix?

Avoid taking aspirin or other NSAIDs while you are using Sprix. Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using other medicines for pain, fever, swelling, or cold/flu symptoms. They may contain ingredients similar to ketorolac (such as aspirin, ibuprofen, ketoprofen, or naproxen).

Is Toradol an NSAID?

This medication is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking your body’s production of certain natural substances that cause inflammation. This effect helps to decrease swelling, pain, or fever. Ketorolac should not be used for mild or long-term painful conditions (such as arthritis).

What kind of drug is sprix nasal spray?

Sprix nasal spray (ketorolac) is a nonsteroidal anti inflammatory drug (NSAID). Ketorolac works by reducing substances in the body that cause pain, fever, and inflammation.

What kind of pain can sprix be used for?

SPRIX ® (ketorolac tromethamine) is indicated in adult patients for the short term (up to 5 days) management of moderate to moderately severe pain that requires analgesia at the opioid level.

What’s the maximum dose of sprix I can take?

SPRIX is not an inhaled product. For adult patients < 65 years of age: 31.5 mg (one 15.75 mg spray in each nostril) every 6 to 8 hours. The maximum daily dose is 126 mg.

What kind of water to use for Aperol Spritz?

Any unflavored sparkling water will work. I keep cans of sparkling water in my pantry for this purpose. You can skip this if you don’t have it, but an orange slice is the classic garnish for an Aperol spritz. Aperol spritz cocktails are unbelievably easy to make. No cocktail shaker or fancy equipment required!