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ketoprofen
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ketoprofen (kē'təprō`fĭn), nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) with anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and fever-reducing effects, used to relieve the symptoms of headaches, arthritis, and painful menstruation. Along with ibuprofen ibuprofen , nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that reduces pain, fever, and inflammation. Along with naproxen and ketoprofen, ibuprofen belongs to the propionic acid class of NSAIDs. It was first made available in 1967.
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 and naproxen naproxen and naproxen sodium, potent nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID) used to alleviate the minor pain of arthritis, menstruation, headaches, and the like, and to reduce fever.
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, it belongs to the propionic acid class of NSAIDs; it apparently acts by inhibiting the body's production of prostaglandins prostaglandin , any of a group of about a dozen compounds synthesized from fatty acids in mammals as well as in lower animals. Prostaglandins are highly potent substances that are not stored but are produced as needed by cell membranes in virtually every body tissue.
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. Available as a prescription drug for more than 20 years in many countries, it was approved as an over-the-counter painkiller in the United States in 1995 and first marketed as Orudis KT. It is considered more powerful than many other NSAIDs. Side effects may include gastrointestinal disturbances and fluid retention.


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Carprofen Carprofen is a member of the class of drugs known as NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs), the same class as such common over-the-counter remedies as Advil (ibuprofen), Orudis (ketoprofen), and aspirin.
NSAID PRODUCTS Diclofenac: Cataflam, Voltaren, VoltarenXR Edodolac: Lodine, Lodine XL Fenoprofen: Nalfon Flurbiprofen: Ansaid Ibuprofen: Advil, Motrin, Nuprin Indomethacin: Indocin, Indosin SR Ketoprofen: Orudis, Oruvail Ketorolac: Toradol Meclofenamate: Various Mefenamic acid: Ponstel Meloxicam: Mobic Nabumetone: Relafen Naproxen: Anaprox, Anaprox DS, Naprosyn, EC-Naprosyn, Naprelan RECOMMENDED DOSE Depends upon the agent chosen.
NSAIDs Used To Treat Lupus(*) Generic Name Brand Name Ibuprofen Motrin, Advil Naproxen Naprosyn, Aleve Sulindac Clinoril Diclofenac Voltaren Piroxicam Feldene Ketoprofen Orudis Diflunisal Dolobid Nabumetone Relafen Etodolac Lodine Oxaprozin Daypro Indomethacin Indocin (*) Brand names included in this fact sheet are provided as examples only and their inclusion does not mean that these products are endorsed by the National Institutes of Health or any other Government agency.
 
 
 
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