What is the generic name of ketorolac (Toradol) for an adult patient with no significant medical history?

Ketorolac IS the Generic Name

Ketorolac is already the generic (non-proprietary) drug name; Toradol is the brand name. 1

Drug Classification and Chemical Identity

• Ketorolac tromethamine is the full generic chemical name for this medication, which belongs to the pyrrolo-pyrrole group of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). 1

• The chemical structure is (±)-5-benzoyl-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolizine-1-carboxylic acid, compound with 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-1,3-propanediol (1:1), existing as a racemic mixture of [-]S and [+]R enantiomers. 1

Available Formulations

• Ketorolac is available in multiple formulations including:
  • Oral tablets (ketorolac tromethamine tablets) 1
  • Intravenous and intramuscular injections 2, 3
  • Topical ophthalmic solution (marketed as Acular for ocular allergy symptoms) 2

Clinical Context

• When prescribing or documenting, use "ketorolac" or "ketorolac tromethamine" as the generic name. 1

• Toradol is simply the brand/trade name that was used when the drug was originally marketed, but ketorolac is now widely available as a generic medication from multiple manufacturers. 4, 5