Toradol vs. Mobic

• Are Mobic and Toradol the Same Thing?
• What Are Possible Side Effects of Toradol?
• What Are Possible Side Effects of Mobic?
• What is Toradol?
• What is Mobic?
• What Drugs Interact with Toradol?
• What Drugs Interact with Mobic?
• How Should Toradol Be Taken?
• How Should Mobic Be Taken?

Toradol(ketorolactromethamine) andMobic(meloxicam) are nonsteroidalanti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) used to treatpainandinflammation.

Toradol is used to treat moderately severe pain and inflammation, usually aftersurgery.

Mobic is used to treat pain or inflammation caused byarthritis.

The brand name Toradol is no longer availableinthe U.S.Genericversions may be available.

Side effectsof Toradol and Mobic that are similar includeheadache, upsetstomach,nausea,diarrhea, bloating, gas,dizziness, and drowsiness.

Side effects of Toradol that are different from Mobic includeheartburn, vomiting, stomach pain,constipation,sweating, andringing in the ears.

Side effects of Mobic that are different from Toradol include nervousness, runny orstuffy nose,sore throat, orskinrash.

Both Toradol and Mobic may interact withalcohol,antidepressants,bloodthinners,lithium,methotrexate,diuretics(waterpills), steroids,aspirinor other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), andACE inhibitors.

Toradol may also interact with thiothixene,阿普唑仑,musclerelaxers,seizuremedications, andheartorblood pressuremedications.

Mobic may also interact withcyclosporine,glyburide, andsodiumpolystyrene sulfonate.

Common side effects of Toradol include:

• headache,
• heartburn,
• upset stomach,
• nausea,
• vomiting,
• diarrhea,
• stomach pain,
• bloating,
• gas,
• constipation,
• dizziness,
• drowsiness,
• sweating,
• and ringing in the ears.

Common side effects of Mobic include:

• injection site reactions (redness,itching, pain, bruising, swelling, or bleeding),
• headache,
• suffynose,
• sinuspain, or
• stomach pain.

Tell yourdoctorif you have serious side effects of Mobic including:

• stomach upset,
• nausea,
• drowsiness,
• diarrhea,
• bloating,
• gas,
• dizziness,
• nervousness,
• headache,
• runny or stuffy nose,
• sorethroat, or
• skin rash.

Tell your doctor if less common but serious side effects of Mobic occur including:

• chest pain, weakness,shortness of breath, slurred speech, problems with vision orbalance;
• black, bloody, or tarry stools;
• coughing up bloodorvomitthat looks like coffee grounds; or
• swelling or rapid weight gain.

Toradol (ketorolac tromethamine) is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that is used to treat moderately severe pain and inflammation, usually after surgery. Toradol works by blocking the production of prostaglandins, compounds that cause pain,fever, and inflammation. The brand name Toradol is no longer available in the U.S. Generic versions may be available.

Mobic (meloxicam) is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to treat pain or inflammation caused by arthritis. Mobic is available in generic form.

Drug interactions may occur with lithium, ACE inhibitors,warfarin, and medications used to treat highuric acidlevels. Warnings may apply to individuals who have ulcers,cardiovascular disease,kidneydisease, and bleeding disorders. People who are taking aspirin or NSAIDs should not take Toradol because of the cumulative risk of inducing serious NSAID-related side effects.

Do not take Mobic:

• if you have had anasthmaattack,hives, or otherallergic reactionwith aspirin or any other NSAIDs.
• right before or after heartbypasssurgery.

Toradol is available as a 10mgtabletand a solution (30 mg per ml) forintravenous(IV) orintramuscular(IM) administration. Toradol solution is administered as a single 15- to 60-mg dose once every 6 hours not to exceed 60 or 120 mg a day. The recommendedoraldose is one to two Toradol tablets initially followed by one tablet every 4-6 hours, not to exceed 40 mg daily. Toradol should not be used for more than 5 days.

Carefully consider the potential benefits and risks of Mobic and other treatment options before deciding to use Mobic. Use the lowest effective dosage for the shortest duration consistent with individualpatient治疗的目标。