Ketorolac is the only drug of this class available for parenteral administration in the United States.  Although shunting of arachidonic acid metabolism to leukotriene production may worsen asthma sensitive to one member of this group, it is inhibition of prostaglandin E-1 production that is responsible for its most notorious effect. Newer drugs su
Ketorolac is the only drug of this class available for parenteral administration in the United States.  Although shunting of arachidonic acid metabolism to leukotriene production may worsen asthma sensitive to one member of this group, it is inhibition of prostaglandin E-1 production that is responsible for its most notorious effect. Newer drugs such a rofecoxib selectively inhibit cyclooxygenase-2, and reduce the risk of GI bleeding associated with medications of this type. FTP, what is this class of drugs often used for inflammatory conditions such as arthritis and which includes aspirin and ibuprofen?
Ketorolac is the only drug of this class available for parenteral administration in the United States.  
NSAIDs or Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs