Generic name: ketoprofen [ kee-toe-PROE-fen ]
Brand names: Orudis, Oruvail, Actron, Orudis KT
Dosage forms: oral capsule (25 mg; 50 mg; 75 mg); oral capsule, extended release (200 mg)
Drug class:Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
What is ketoprofen?
Ketoprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that is used to treat pain or inflammation caused by arthritis.
The ketoprofen regular capsule is also used to treat mild to moderate pain, or menstrual pain.
Only ketoprofen extended-release capsules are used for treating arthritis. This form of ketoprofen will not work fast enough to treat acute (immediate) pain.
Ketoprofen may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Ketoprofen can increase your risk of fatal heart attack or stroke. Do not use ketoprofen just before or after heart bypass surgery (coronary artery bypass graft, or CABG). Ketoprofen may also cause stomach or intestinal bleeding, which can be fatal.
Before taking this medicine
Ketoprofen can increase your risk of fatal heart attack or stroke, even if you don't have any risk factors. Do not use this medicine just before or after heart bypass surgery (coronary artery bypass graft, or CABG).
Ketoprofen may also cause stomach or intestinal bleeding, which can be fatal. These conditions can occur without warning while you are using ketoprofen, especially in older adults.
You should not use ketoprofen if you are allergic to it, or if you have ever had an asthma attack or severe allergic reaction after taking aspirin or an NSAID.
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