Ketorolac is used for the short-term treatment of moderate to severe pain. It is usually used before or after medical procedures or after surgery. Reducing pain helps you recover more comfortably so that you can return to your normal daily activities. This medication is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).
3. Codeine (C18H21NO3) is a derivative of morphine that is used as an analgesic, narcotic, or antitussive. It was once commonly used in cough syrups but is now available only by prescription because of its addictive properties.. Codeine (C18H21NO3) is a derivative of morphine that is used as an analgesic, narcotic, or antitussive. It was once commonly used in cough syrups but is now available only by prescription because of its addictive properties.
Like all drugs related to or derived from opium, codeine is a narcotic (also known as an opiate) and is a controlled substance. The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) classifies codeine as a Schedule II or III controlled substance.However, low doses of codeine are still sold over-the-counter (OTC) in some states.rand names of drugs containing codeine for pain relief include Tylenol #3, Tylenol #4, Soma Compound with Codeine, Fiorinal with Codeine, Fioricet with Codeine, and Capital and Codeine. Codeine works by blocking responses to pain, suppressing your cough reflex, and causing drowsiness.