Ketoprofen WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Ketoprofen
Ketoprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-flammatory drug used to treat mild to moderate pain. It can be used for sufferers of rheumatoid arthritis, menstrual cramps, and other musculosketal conditions. Ketoprofen is available in low dosages over-the-counter and in higher dosages by prescription.
Fast Facts:
- Available by prescription under the names Orudis and Oruvail.
- Ketoprofen is available in the tablet form as well as in a topical gel or liquid spray.
- It is a common nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used in horses and other equines.
- This medicine can increase your risk of life-threatening heart or circulation problems, including heart attack or stroke.
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Company Information on Ketoprofen
- Answers.com (Business & Finance): Alpharma Inc.
- Alpharma, Inc.: Alpharma Inc.-Home
- Forbes.com: ALO-Alpharma Inc At A Glance
What is Ketoprofen?
- Mayo Clinic: Ketoprofen (Oral Route)
- MedLine Plus: MedLine Plus Drug Information: Ketoprofen
- MSN Health and Fitness: Ketoprofen
- Drugs.com: Ketoprofen Official FDA Information
- UpToDate: Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs
What Are The Uses for Ketoprofen?
- WebMd: Ketoprofen Oral Uses
- A.D.A.M. (via University of Maryland Medical Center): Ketoprofen Uses: An Overview, University of Maryland Medical Center
- MyMigraineConnection: Orudis Oral Uses and How To Use
- University of Maryland Medical Center: Ketoprofen
What Are The Side Effects, Interactions and Precautions for Ketoprofen?
- HealthSquare: What Side Effects May Occur?
- Drugs.com: Ketoprofen Side Effects
- eMedicineHealth: Ketoprofen-Oral, Side Effects
- Consumer Reports: What Side Effects Can This Medication Cause?
What are the Alternatives to Ketoprofen?
- Washington University in St. Louis School Of Medicine: Aspirin, The Mighty Drug
- Wikipedia: Flurbiprofen
- Drugs.com: Diclofenac
What are the Holistic Alternatives to Ketoprofen?
- Gold Bamboo: Herbal Medicine, Herbs for Arthritis
- Whole Health MD: Healing Kitchen: Natural Arthritis Remedies
- Positive Health: Arthritis-A Herbal Approach
Wisdom, Blogs and Message Boards about Ketoprofen
- Daily Strength: Discussions
- Healing Well: Hi Again, Now It Is Not Ankylosing Spondylitis?
- Baby Center: Is It Safe To Take Aspirin During Pregnancy
Clinical Trials for Ketoprofen
- ClinicalTrials.gov: Ketoprofen Clinical Trials
- Center Watch: Ketoprofen Clinical Trials
- DrugLib.com: Clinical Trial: Ketoprofen Topical Patch
Abuse of Ketoprofen
- A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): Ketoprofen Overdose
- RX List: Orudis (Ketoprofen) Drug Overdose and Contraindication Info
- Food and Drug Administration: Orudis
Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Ketoprofen
- Google Scholar: Ketoprofen Articles
- PubMedCentral: Ketoprofen Articles
- The New England Journal of Medicine: Ketoprofen Articles
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- Contributor: Kenyotta Elijah
- Reviewer: Tara Salamone
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Last update: Oct. 15, 2009
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