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Ketoprofen, (RS)2-(3-benzoylphenyl)-propionic acid (chemical formula C₁₆H₁₄O₃) is one of the propionic acid class of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) with analgesic and antipyretic effects. It acts by inhibiting the body's production of prostaglandin. drawn in bkchem and GIMP This image has been released into the public domain by the copyright holder, its copyright has expired, or it is ineligible for copyright. ... Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, usually abbreviated to NSAIDs, are drugs with analgesic, antipyretic and anti-inflammatory effects - they reduce pain, fever and inflammation. ... An analgesic (colloquially known as painkiller) is any member of the diverse group of drugs used to relieve pain and to achieve analgesia. ... Antipyretics are drugs that prevent or reduce fever by lowering the body temperature from a raised state. ... Chemical structure of prostaglandin E1 (PGE1). ...

Ketoprofen is available over-the-counter in the United States in the form of 12.5mg coated tablets (Orudis KT®). It is also available by prescription as 25, 50, 75, 100, 150, and 200mg capsules. Over-the-counter substances, also abbreviated OTC, are drugs and other medical remedies that may be sold without a prescription and without a visit to a medical professional, in contrast to prescription only medicines (POM). ... The milligram (symbol mg) is an SI unit of mass. ... Prescription has various meanings. ...

Ketoprofen also comes in a 2,5% gel for topical application. A gel (from the lat. ... In medicine, a topical medication is applied to body surfaces such as the skin or mucous membranes such as the vagina, nasopharynx, or the eye. ...

Brand names in the US are Orudis and Oruvail. Motto: E pluribus unum (1789 to 1956) (Latin: Out of Many, One) In God We Trust (1956 to present) Anthem: The Star-Spangled Banner Capital Washington, D.C. Largest city New York City Official language(s) None at federal level; English de facto Government â€¢ President â€¢ Vice President Federal republic George...

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Analgesics edit

Paracetamol (acetaminophen) | NSAIDs | Opiates | Tetrahydrocannabinol An analgesic (colloquially known as painkiller) is any member of the diverse group of drugs used to relieve pain and to achieve analgesia. ... Paracetamol (INN) (IPA: ) or acetaminophen (USAN) is a common analgesic and antipyretic drug that is used for the relief of fever, headaches, and other minor aches and pains. ... Wikipedia does not yet have an article with this exact name. ... An opioid is any agent that binds to opioid receptors found principally in the central nervous system and gastrointestinal tract. ... Tetrahydrocannabinol, also known as THC, Î”9-THC, Î”9-tetrahydrocannabinol (delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol), Î”Â¹-tetrahydrocannabinol (using an older numbering scheme), or dronabinol, is the main psychoactive substance found in the Cannabis plant. ...

NSAIDs edit

Aspirin | Celecoxib | Diclofenac | Diflunisal | Flurbiprofen | Ibuprofen | Indomethacin | Ketoprofen | Ketorolac | Mefenamic acid | Meloxicam | Naproxen | Piroxicam | Rofecoxib | Valdecoxib | Sulindac Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, usually abbreviated to NSAIDs, are drugs with analgesic, antipyretic and anti-inflammatory effects - they reduce pain, fever and inflammation. ... Aspirin or acetylsalicylic acid is a drug in the family of salicylates, often used as an analgesic (against minor pains and aches), antipyretic (against fever), and anti-inflammatory. ... Celecoxib is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used in the treatment of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, acute pain, painful menstruation and menstrual symptoms, and to reduce numbers of colon and rectum growths polyps in patients with familial adenomatous polyposis. ... Diclofenac (marketed as VoltarenÂ®, VoltarolÂ®, DiclonÂ® and CataflamÂ®) is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) taken to reduce inflammation, such as in arthritis or acute injury. ... Diflunisal is a generic NSAID (Non Steroidal Anti Inflammatory Drug). ... Flurbiprofen is an NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug) used to treat the inflammation and pain of arthritis. ... Ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) widely marketed under various trademarks including Act-3, Advil, Brufen, Motrin, Nuprin, and Nurofen. ... Indomethacin (USAN) or indometacin (INN) is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug commonly used to reduce fever, pain, stiffness, and swelling. ... Ketorolac or ketorolac tromethamine (marketed as ToradolÂ® - generics have been approved) is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) in the family of propionic acids, often used as an analgesic, antipyretic (fever reducer), and anti-inflammatory. ... This article needs to be cleaned up to conform to a higher standard of quality. ... Meloxicam is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug used to relieve the symptoms of arthritis, primary dysmenorrhoea, pyrexia; and as an analgesic, especially where there is an inflammatory component. ... Naproxen (trade names: Aleve, Anaprox, Naprogesic, Naprosyn, Naprelan) is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) commonly used for the reduction of mild to moderate pain, fever, inflammation and stiffness caused by conditions such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, gout, ankylosing spondylitis, injury, menstrual cramps, tendinitis, bursitis, and the... Piroxicam (US trade name Feldene) is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug used to relieve the symptoms of arthritis, primary dysmenorrhoea, pyrexia; and as an analgesic, especially where there is an inflammatory component. ... Rofecoxib (IPA: ) is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that was used in the treatment of osteoarthritis, acute pain conditions, and dysmenorrhoea. ... Valdecoxib is a prescription drug used in the treatment of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and painful menstruation and menstrual symptoms. ... Sulindac is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug of the arylalkanoic acid class that is marketed in the U.S. as Clinoril. ...

Opioids edit

Alfentanil | Buprenorphine | Butorphanol | Carfentanil | Codeine | Codeinone | Dextropropoxyphene | Diamorphine (Heroin) | Dihydrocodeine | Fentanyl | Hydrocodone | Hydromorphone | Methadone | Morphine | Morphinone | Nalbuphine | Oxycodone | Oxymorphone | Pentazocine | Pethidine (Meperidine) | Propoxyphene | Remifentanil | Sufentanil | Tramadol An opioid is any agent that binds to opioid receptors found principally in the central nervous system and gastrointestinal tract. ... Alfentanil (Alfenta) is a parenteral short-acting opioid painkiller, used for anaesthesia in surgery. ... Buprenorphine, also colloquially referred to as bupe, is an opioid drug with partial agonist and antagonist actions. ... Butorphanol (INN) is a morphinan-type synthetic opioid analgesic marketed in the US under the trade name Stadol. ... Carfentanil, also Carfentanyl, is an analogue of the popular opioid Fentanyl, and is currently the most potent opioid known [Actually Ohmefentanil is 13,000X morphine]. It has a quantitative potency approximately 10,000 times that of morphine and 100 times that of fentanyl (activity in humans starting at about 1... Codeine (INN) or methylmorphine is an opioid used for its analgesic, antitussive and antidiarrheal properties. ... Codeinone is a strong Opiod. ... Dextropropoxyphene is an analgesic in the opioid category. ... Heroin or diacetylmorphine (INN) is a semi-synthetic opioid. ... Dihydrocodeine, also called DHC or DF-118, is a synthetic opioid analgesic prescribed for postoperative pain, severe dyspnea, or as an antitussive. ... Fentanyl is an opioid analgesic, first synthesized in Belgium in the late 1950s, with an analgesic potency of about 80 times that of morphine. ... Hydrocodone or dihydrocodeinone (marketed as Vicodin, Anexsia, Dicodid, Hycodan, Hycomine, Lorcet, Lortab, Norco, Hydroco, Tussionex, Vicoprofen) is an opioid derived from either of the naturally occurring opiates codeine or thebaine. ... // Overview Hydromorphone is a drug used to relieve moderate to severe pain. ... Methadone is a synthetic opioid, used medically as an analgesic and in the treatment of narcotic addiction. ... Morphine (INN), the principal active agent in opium, is a powerful opioid analgesic drug. ... Morphinone is a very strong Opiod. ... Nalbuphine (nalbuphine hydrochloride) is a synthetic opioid used commercially as an analgesic under a variety of trade names, including Nubain. ... Oxycodone is a very powerful and potentially addictive opioid analgesic medication synthesized from thebaine. ... Oxymorphone (Numorphan) is a powerful semi-synthetic narcotic analgesic that is derived from morphine, and is approximately 6-8 times more potent. ... Pentazocine is a synthetically-prepared narcotic drug used to treat mild to moderate pain. ... Pethidine (INN) or meperidine (USAN) (also referred to as: isonipecaine; lidol; operidine; pethanol; piridosal; AlgilÂ®; AlodanÂ®; CentralginÂ®; DemerolÂ®; DispadolÂ®; DolantinÂ®; DolestineÂ®; DolosalÂ®; DolsinÂ®; MefedinaÂ®) is a fast-acting opioid analgesic drug. ... Dextropropoxyphene is an analgesic in the opioid category that is used to treat severe pain and severe coughs. ... Remifentanil is a potent ultra short-acting synthetic opioid analgesic drug. ... Sufentanil is a drug that belongs to the class of drugs known as the opioid analgesic drugs. ... Tramadol (INN) (IPA: ) is an atypical opioid which is a centrally acting analgesic, used for treating moderate to severe pain. ...

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ketoprofen, Orudis, Oruvail - drug class, medical uses, medication side effects, and drug interactions by ... (635 words)
	PRESCRIBED FOR: Ketoprofen is used for the treatment of inflammation and pain caused by rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis, as well as soft tissue injuries, such as tendinitis and bursitis.
	Ketoprofen is generally used with caution in patients taking blood thinning medications (anticoagulants), such as warfarin (Coumadin), because of an increased risk of bleeding.
	Ketoprofen is not recommended in children as it has not been adequately studied in younger patients.

Ketoprofen - RxList Generic Information (5863 words)
	Ketoprofen is a white or off-white, odorless, nonhygroscopic, fine to granular powder, melting at about 95 deg C. It is freely soluble in ethanol, chloroform, acetone, ether and soluble in benzene and strong alkali, but practically insoluble in water at 20 deg C. Ketoprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug with analgesic and antipyretic properties.
	Studies in postoperative pain have shown that Ketoprofen in doses of 25 to 100 mg was comparable to 650 mg of acetaminophen with 60 mg of codeine, or 650 mg of acetaminophen with 10 mg of oxycodone.
	Ketoprofen tended to be somewhat slower in onset; peak pain relief was about the same and the duration of the effect tended to be 1 to 2 hours longer, particularly with the higher doses of ketoprofen.

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