Ketoprofen

The generic name, Ketoprofen belongs to the classification of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. This type of drug is used for the reduction of inflammation and pains. Ketoprofen is also a painkiller, similar to aspirin. Likewise, it is used for lowering the onset of fever. Keoprofen is an inhibitor of prostaglandin, a hormone that can cause swelling and pain to certain parts of the body.

Rheumatoid arthritis is the major indication of Ketoprofen. Other indications of the drug are premenstrual pain, swelling and menstrual cramps. The drug can be obtained without prescription for treating minor pains, backache, toothache and muscular aches. The prescription of the drug is in the form of capsules in regular or in extended release. Its popular form, the topical cream or gel is used as skin treatment products.

Side effects of ketoprofen are closely watched for it has intense effect on individuals. Most common are the possibilities of cardiac arrest, hypertension and ulcer. These conditions are too severe, that is why, ketoprofen taken orally are securely prescribed to patients. Information on ketoprofen side effects are informed and relayed to patients and consumers so other ketoprofen products that are not controlled can be used sparingly or with doctor’s advice.

Ketoprofen capsules can be medicated upon prescription. It can be taken in different formulations depending on the doctor’s decision for a certain aliment.

Ketoprofen gel has 2.5% of the drug available over-the-counter. It comes in different brand names and can be used even without prescription. Hypersensitivity and stomach upset are its adverse effects.

Ketonoprofen can be medicated by its trade names. Some of its brand names are:

• Orudis of Wyeth Laboratories is a capsule-form containing ketoprofen in every 25, 50 and 75 milligrams. The capsule of Orudis is commonly dark-green with a combination of red, light-green and white in each milligram. Orudis capsules are verified with the marks Wyeth and Orudis on each side of the capsules. Room temperature storage for the capsules is expected for avoidance of malformation of capsules.
  
  
• Oruvail is a product of Wyeth Laboratories. The product has a formulation in extended-release capsules available in dark-green and opaque pink 100 mg, light-green and opaque pink 150 mg and off-white, opaque pink 200 mg. The capsules are stored in a bottle containing 100 of its numbers. Storage at room temperature is required
  
  
• Fastum Gel is a topical Ketoprofen application. A product of Berlin-chemie in Germany, Fastum gel comes in a tube in either 50 or 100 grams. It has transcutaneous route for applying to inflammation for treatment of muscles, ligaments and joints including tendons. It can bring hypersensitivity to the skin so prolong use might affect the medication of the gel. Seven days of application is only required for 12 years old and older. Application is done through a gentle massage to a clean affected area to help in the absorption of gel. 25 degrees Celsius and below is the recommended storage temperature of the product.
  

These brand names of Ketoprofen are commonly used. Ketprofen in capsule forms are strictly used upon prescription, while Ketoprofen cream or gel is obtained in pharmacies and other over-the-counter outlets including online.

Before taking any products of Ketoprofen, it is essential to assess yourself or inform the doctor if you have any of these conditions:

• Alcohol drinker and cigarette user
  
• Asthma
  
• Diabetes mellitus
  
• Heart problems including blood disorders
  
• Gastrointestinal ulcer
  
• Colitis
  
• Pregnant or nursing mother
  

These conditions are important in the health profile of a person. The medication of the drug largely depends on any of these conditions.

Medication of Ketoprofen is under the close watch of the doctor, in particular to oral application. Supportive assistance for side effects and over dosage from the drug is immediately necessary.