Oral Ibuprofen Versus Intramuscular Ketorolac for Acute Musculoskeletal Back Pain in the Emergency Department: A Prospective Analysis

Myroslava Sharabun, Robert O, Howard Greller, Andrew P. Smith, Department of Pharmacy, SBH Health System, Department of Emergency Medicine, SBH Health System, Department of Clinical Medicine, City University of New York School of Medicine, New York, Touro College of Pharmacy, New York

Journal of Pharmacy Practice

Published online on November 06, 2025

Abstract

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Ibuprofen and ketorolac are nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) commonly used to treat acute back pain in the Emergency Department (ED). Data comparing pain relief between oral and intramuscular administration at their proposed ceiling doses is ...