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Apr 16, 2007, 01:39 AM
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Why can Toradol IV only be given for 48 hours?
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Just wondering if there is a risk for damage to liver, kidney, etc. Most of my patients seem to get more relief with IV Toradol than with Morphine or any other narcotic, but they are only ordered for 48 hours. Just wondering.
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Apr 16, 2007, 05:50 AM
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"Let it go!"
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Re: Why can Toradol IV only be given for 48 hours?
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IIRC, Toradol causes water retention, Kidney damage and also affects the liver (and increases bleeding time too).
It is usually prescribed for short durations because the side-effects accumulate and increase over time.
cheers,
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Apr 16, 2007, 05:54 AM
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BSN RN
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Re: Why can Toradol IV only be given for 48 hours?
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Originally Posted by Roy Fokker
IIRC, Toradol causes water retention, Kidney damage and also affects the liver (and increases bleeding time too).
It is usually prescribed for short durations because the side-effects accumulate and increase over time.
cheers,
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Apr 25, 2007, 01:07 PM
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Re: Why can Toradol IV only be given for 48 hours?
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and gastric damage is a problem. it comes tabs also. and injections are equally problematic.
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