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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 (ī`by ..... Click the link for more information. 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. ..... Click the link for more information. , it belongs to the propionic acid class of NSAIDs; it apparently acts by inhibiting the body's production of prostaglandins prostaglandin (prŏs'təglăn`dən) ..... Click the link for more information. . 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. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The joint venture has corporate partnerships with Bristol-Myers Squibb's Apothecon and Gensia/Boehringer Mannheim for the development of potentially bioequivalent formulations of Oruvail (ketoprofen) and Procardia XL (nifedipine), respectively. Genta Jago recently completed a pilot pharmacokenetic study comparing GEOMATRIX ketoprofen with Oruvail. In 1995, Oruvail generated world wide sales of approximately $200 million," continued Mr. |
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