Let's take a minute to talk about your medication. 

This is ketorolac. It is known as an 'NSAID' pain reliever, and it also helps reduce swelling. 

It is important to take this medicine exactly as prescribed. It can be given as an injection or taken by mouth. You should take the tablet with food and a full glass of water. You should never take the injection, the tablet, or both for more than 5 days total. 

Most patients tolerate this medicine well. Some common side effects can occur, like mild stomach upset, dizziness and either constipation or diarrhea. These effects are normal if they are mild, and should go away. 

As with any medicine, rare but more serious effects could occur. With ketorolac, these include heart attacks, strokes, allergic reactions, and bleeding or tears in the stomach or intestines. Other effects include problems with the kidneys, liver or skin. You should read the Medication Guide for more information about when to call your doctor. To help keep this medicine safe for you, your doctor will follow you closely. 

Certain people are more at risk for serious effects. You should talk to your doctor first if you are older than 65 or if you weigh less than 110 pounds. Also talk to your doctor if you drink alcohol, smoke or take aspirin. 

To avoid serious drug interactions, you should always check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking any other medicines, even if it doesn't require a prescription. 

This medicine can be unsafe for babies during breastfeeding and in late pregnancy. 

For best results with ketorolac, you should work with your doctor to find the lowest dose that best controls your pain, and take it for the shortest amount of time possible.