How does ketorolac trometamol inhibit prostaglandin production?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Ketorolac trometamol inhibits the cyclo-oxygenase enzyme essential for prostaglandin biosynthesis.

AcularAbbVie Ltd · emc · SmPC §5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties · Version 13Document updated 10 March 2025

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ketorolac trometamol · Medicine question

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

The answer

Ketorolac trometamol inhibits the cyclo-oxygenase enzyme essential for prostaglandin biosynthesis.

AcularAbbVie Ltd · emc · SmPC §5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties · Version 13Document updated 10 March 2025

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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