Indications and Usage

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SPRIX® (ketorolac tromethamine) is indicated in adult patients for the short term (up to 5 days) management of moderate to
moderately severe pain that requires analgesia at the opioid level.

Limitations of Use
  • Sprix is not for use in pediatric patients less than 2 years of age.
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Powerful Relief For Pain
The efficacy of SPRIX® (ketorolac tromethamine) Nasal
Spray was demonstrated by a statistically significant
reduction in pain vs placebo in an acute pain study of
post-abdominal or -orthopedic surgery patients and in a
second study of post-abdominal surgery patients1-4
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SPRIX IS ONLY AVAILABLE THROUGH SCRIPTS Rx:
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ADDRESS
1815 S. Meyers Road, Suite 100
Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
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1468481
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$0 copay available for patients with eligible commercial insurance
$0 copay available for patients with
eligible commercial insurance
No prior authorization completion is required for patients with eligible commercial insurance
No prior authorization completion is
required for patients with eligible
commercial insurance
Prescription delivered quickly and without contact to your patient’s home
Prescription delivered quickly and
without contact to your patient’s home

ABOUT SPRIX: OPIOID-LEVEL ANALGESIA1

A nasal spray formulation of ketorolac, an NSAID (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug), and a proven pain reliever

Sprix Nasal Spray

SPRIX is for short-term (up to 5 days) pain relief in adult patients to manage
moderate to moderately severe pain that requires analgesia at the opioid level1

 
 
SPRIX is a potent NSAID and is NOT a controlled substance

SPRIX is a potent NSAID and is NOT a controlled substance

 
 
HOW DO I GET SPRIX?

Ketorolac strength in the speed of a nasal spray.
Efficacy within 20-30 minutes2,3

PATIENT PROFILES: ADULT PATIENTS WHO EXPERIENCE ACUTE PAIN

SPRIX is a non-narcotic medication delivering short-term (for up to 5 days) opioid-level analgesia to manage
moderate to moderately severe pain that requires analgesia at the opioid level1

Acute Onset of Pain

Acute Onset of Pain

Lisa, Computer Programmer

Pain history

None

Presenting concern

Acute onset of moderate knee pain after gardening over the weekend

Physician assessment

Level of pain requires the short-term management (up to 5 days) of
analgesia at the opioid level

Conclusion

Prescribe 1 carton of SPRIX, with 5 single-day bottles, to provide treatment
for her moderate acute pain

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Acute Onset of Pain

MODERATELY SEVERE PAIN

Scott, Construction Worker

Pain history

Acute low back pain

Presenting concern

Patient interested in non-opioid treatment options

Physician assessment

Level of pain requires the short-term management (up to 5 days) of
analgesia at the opioid level

Conclusion

Prescribe 1 carton of SPRIX, with 5 single-day bottles, at pre-procedural
consult as a non-narcotic treatment for moderate to moderately severe acute pain

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Acute Onset of Pain

POST-SURGICAL PAIN

David, High School Teacher

Pain history

Rotator cuff tear requiring arthroscopic repair

Presenting concern

Scheduled for surgery; need to plan for post-surgery pain control

Physician assessment

Patient prefers a short-term opioid alternative to manage moderate to
moderately severe acute pain

Conclusion

Prescribe 1 carton of SPRIX, with 5 single-day bottles, at pre-surgical
consult for discharge treatment

NEXT PROFILE
Dosage and Administration
  • Use the lowest effective dosage for shortest duration consistent with individual treatment goals
  • SPRIX is not an inhaled product. For adult patients < 65 years of age: 31.5 mg (one 15.75 mg spray in each nostril) every 6 to 8
    hours. The maximum daily dose is 126 mg
  • For patients ≥ 65 years of age, renally impaired patients, and patients less than 50 kg (110 lbs): 15.75 mg (one 15.75 mg spray in
    only one nostril) every 6 to 8 hours. The maximum daily dose is 63 mg
  • SPRIX nasal spray should be discarded within 24 hours of taking the first dose, even if the bottle still contains some medication
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