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- $Title{ketoprofen}
- $Subject{Orudis Wyeth-Ayerst Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory analgesic
- ketoprofen rheumatoid arthritis osteoarthritis prostaglandins pain
- inflammation}
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- ketoprofen
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- BRAND NAME (Manufacturer)
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- Orudis (Wyeth-Ayerst)
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- TYPE OF DRUG
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- Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory analgesic
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- INGREDIENT
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- ketoprofen
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- DOSAGE FORM
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- Capsules (25 mg, 50 mg, and 75 mg)
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- STORAGE
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- Store at room temperature in a tightly closed container.
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- USES
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- Ketoprofen is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.
- Ketoprofen has been shown to block the production of certain body chemicals,
- called prostaglandins, that trigger pain and inflammation. However, it is not
- yet fully understood how ketoprofen works.
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- TREATMENT
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- Ketoprofen should be taken immediately after meals or with food in order
- to reduce stomach irritation. Check with your doctor about taking ketoprofen
- with an antacid.
- Take ketoprofen on schedule and try not to miss any doses. If you do
- miss a dose, take the missed dose as soon as possible, unless it is almost
- time for the next dose. In that case, do not take the missed dose at all;
- just return to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double the next dose.
- Ketoprofen does not cure arthritis, but it will help to control symptoms
- as long as you take the drug.
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- SIDE EFFECTS
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- Minor.
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- Abdominal pain, changes in taste, constipation, decreased or increased
- appetite, diarrhea, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth, excessive salivation,
- fatigue, flushing, gas, headache, heartburn, increased heart rate, increased
- thirst, nausea, nosebleeds, sweating, vomiting, or weight change. These side
- effects should disappear as your body adjusts to this medication.
- Ketoprofen may cause increased sensitivity to sunlight. It is,
- therefore, important to avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight and sunlamps.
- Wear protective clothing and sunglasses, and use an effective sunscreen.
- To relieve constipation, increase the amount of fiber in your diet (fresh
- fruits and vegetables, salads, bran, and whole-grain breads), exercise, and
- drink more water (unless your doctor directs you to do otherwise).
- If you become dizzy, sit or lie down; get up slowly from a sitting or
- reclining position, and be careful on stairs.
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- Major.
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- Tell your doctor about any side effects that are persistent or
- particularly bothersome. IT IS ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT TO TELL YOUR DOCTOR about
- black or tarry stools, chills, confusion, decreased or painful urination, hair
- loss, itching, memory loss, mouth sores, muscle pains, palpitations, rash,
- shortness of breath, swelling of the feet, tingling in the fingers or toes,
- unusual bleeding or bruising, unusual weight gain, visual disturbances, or
- yellowing of the eyes or skin.
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- INTERACTIONS
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- Ketoprofen interacts with several other types of medications:
- 1. Ketoprofen can increase the risk of bleeding complications with
- anticoagulants (blood thinners, such as warfarin).
- 2. Ketoprofen can interfere with the diuretic effects of furosemide and
- thiazidetype diuretics (water pills).
- 3. Aspirin can alter the blood levels and elimination of ketoprofen from
- the body.
- 4. Probenecid can increase the blood levels of ketoprofen, which can lead
- to an increased chance of side effects.
- 5. The action of beta blockers may be affected by this drug.
- BE SURE TO TELL YOUR DOCTOR about any medications you are currently
- taking, especially those listed above.
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- WARNINGS
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- * Tell your doctor about any unusual or allergic reactions you have had
- to any medications, especially to ketoprofen or to any other chemically
- related drugs, including aspirin, other salicylates, diclofenac, diflunisal,
- fenoprofen, flurbiprofen, ibuprofen, indomethacin, meclofenamate, mefenamic
- acid, naproxen, oxyphenbutazone, phenylbutazone, piroxicam, sulindac, or
- tolmetin.
- * Before taking ketoprofen, tell your doctor if you now have or if you
- have ever had anemia, bleeding problems, gastrointestinal diseases, heart
- failure, hypertension, kidney disease, liver disease, or ulcers.
- * If ketoprofen makes you dizzy or drowsy, do not take part in any
- activity that requires alertness, such as driving a car or operating
- potentially dangerous machinery.
- * If vision problems develop while taking this medication, your doctor
- may refer you to an ophthalmologist.
- * Stomach problems are more likely to occur if you take aspirin regularly
- or drink alcohol while being treated with this medication.
- * Before having surgery or any other medical or dental treatment, be sure
- to tell your doctor or dentist that you are taking this medication. Your
- doctor or dentist may recommend stopping ketoprofen for several days prior to
- surgery, to decrease the risk of bleeding complications.
- * The elderly may be at increased risk of experiencing some of the side
- effects of this medication.
- * Be sure to tell your doctor if you are pregnant. Although ketoprofen
- appears to be safe in animals, studies in pregnant women have not been
- conducted. Ketoprofen should be avoided late in pregnancy because it can
- alter fetal heart circulation. Also tell your doctor if you are
- breast-feeding an infant. It is not yet known whether ketoprofen passes into
- human breast milk.
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- The material contained here is "FOR INFORMATION ONLY" and should not replace
- the counsel and advice of your personal physician. Promptly consulting your
- doctor is the best path to a quick and successful resolution of any medical
- problem.
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