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Ketoprofen Ext-rel Caps Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Ketoprofen 200mg; ext rel; pH-dependent coated pellets in caps.
Pharmacological Class
NSAID (propionic acid deriv.).
How Supplied
Contact supplier.
Manufacturer
Ketoprofen Ext-rel Caps Indications
Indications
Osteoarthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis.
Ketoprofen Ext-rel Caps Dosage and Administration
Adult
200mg daily.
Children
Not recommended.
Ketoprofen Ext-rel Caps Contraindications
Contraindications
Aspirin allergy. Late pregnancy. Coronary artery bypass graft surgery.
Ketoprofen Ext-rel Caps Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Ketoprofen Ext-rel Caps Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Advanced renal disease: not recommended. Acute pain. Renal or hepatic dysfunction. Edema. Hypertension. Cardiac failure. History of upper GI disease. Bleeding disorders. Hypoalbuminemia. Monitor blood, hepatic, renal, and ocular function in chronic use. Elderly. Debilitated. Pregnancy (Cat.C). Nursing mothers: not recommended.
Ketoprofen Ext-rel Caps Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Ketoprofen Ext-rel Caps Interactions
Interactions
Avoid salicylates, probenecid. Renal toxicity potentiated with diuretics. Monitor oral anticoagulants. May increase toxicity of methotrexate. May increase serum lithium levels.
Ketoprofen Ext-rel Caps Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
GI bleeding, peptic ulcer, peripheral edema, dyspepsia, headache, dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation, flatulence, rash (discontinue if occurs), tinnitus, visual disturbances, GI or CNS disturbances, nephrotoxicity, jaundice. See literature re: risk of cardiovascular events.
Ketoprofen Ext-rel Caps Clinical Trials
See Literature
Ketoprofen Ext-rel Caps Note
Notes
Formerly known under the brand name Oruvail.
Ketoprofen Ext-rel Caps Patient Counseling
See Literature
