Ketoprofen
Ketoprofen Brand names, Ketoprofen Analogs
Ketoprofen Brand Names Mixture
- No information avaliable
Ketoprofen Chemical_Formula
C16H14O3
Ketoprofen RX_link
http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/ketoprof.htm
Ketoprofen fda sheet
Ketoprofen msds (material safety sheet)
Ketoprofen Synthesis Reference
No information avaliable
Ketoprofen Molecular Weight
254.281 g/mol
Ketoprofen Melting Point
94 oC
Ketoprofen H2O Solubility
51 mg/L
Ketoprofen State
Solid
Ketoprofen LogP
3.556
Ketoprofen Dosage Forms
Capsule; Capsule (sustained-release); Suppository; Tablet; Tablet (enteric-coated); Tablet (extended-release)
Ketoprofen 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.
Ketoprofen 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.
Ketoprofen Absorption
Ketoprofen is rapidly and well-absorbed orally, with peak plasma levels occurring within 0.5 to 2 hours.
Ketoprofen 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.
Ketoprofen Patient Information
Ketoprofen Organisms Affected
Humans and other mammals
