Elmiron
Elmiron Brand names, Elmiron Analogs
Elmiron Brand Names Mixture
- No information avaliable
Elmiron Chemical_Formula
C16H14O3
Elmiron RX_link
http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/ketoprof.htm
Elmiron fda sheet
Elmiron msds (material safety sheet)
Elmiron Synthesis Reference
No information avaliable
Elmiron Molecular Weight
254.281 g/mol
Elmiron Melting Point
94 oC
Elmiron H2O Solubility
51 mg/L
Elmiron State
Solid
Elmiron LogP
3.556
Elmiron Dosage Forms
Capsule; Capsule (sustained-release); Suppository; Tablet; Tablet (enteric-coated); Tablet (extended-release)
Elmiron Indication
For the treatment of pain (muscular and rheumatic), sprains, strains, backache and neuralgia and for the management of the signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.
Elmiron Pharmacology
Ketoprofen is a nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug (NSAID) with analgesic and antipyretic properties. Ketoprofen has pharmacologic actions similar to those of other prototypical NSAIDs, that is thought to be associated with the inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis. Ketoprofen is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, dysmenorrhea, and to alleviate moderate pain.
Elmiron Absorption
Ketoprofen is rapidly and well-absorbed orally, with peak plasma levels occurring within 0.5 to 2 hours.
Elmiron side effects and Toxicity
LD50=62.4 mg/kg (rat, oral) Adverse effects from overdose include breathing difficulty, coma, convulsions, drowsiness, high blood pressure, kidney failure, low blood pressure, nausea, sluggishness, stomach and intestinal bleeding, stomach pain, vomiting.
Elmiron Patient Information
Elmiron Organisms Affected
Humans and other mammals
