What is the generic name of the medication described?

What is the generic name of the medication described?

• A. Ketorolac tromethamine
• B. Ibuprofen
• C. Acetaminophen
• D. Diclofenac

Answer: (A)

The described medication fits the profile of an NSAID used for short-term, moderate to severe acute pain and often given by injection. Ketorolac tromethamine is the generic name for this drug, with the tromethamine part indicating the injectable salt form that improves solubility. Brand names you might see include Toradol, but the generic is ketorolac tromethamine. The other options are different drugs: ibuprofen is another NSAID commonly used for milder pain and usually taken orally; acetaminophen relieves pain and fever but does not have true anti-inflammatory effects; diclofenac is yet another NSAID but has its own distinct name and usage profile. The combination of short-term, injectable relief for acute pain most closely points to ketorolac tromethamine, making it the best match.

The described medication fits the profile of an NSAID used for short-term, moderate to severe acute pain and often given by injection. Ketorolac tromethamine is the generic name for this drug, with the tromethamine part indicating the injectable salt form that improves solubility. Brand names you might see include Toradol, but the generic is ketorolac tromethamine.

The other options are different drugs: ibuprofen is another NSAID commonly used for milder pain and usually taken orally; acetaminophen relieves pain and fever but does not have true anti-inflammatory effects; diclofenac is yet another NSAID but has its own distinct name and usage profile. The combination of short-term, injectable relief for acute pain most closely points to ketorolac tromethamine, making it the best match.