Ketoprofen

Category: pharmacological

Aliases: Orudis, Oruvail

Pharmacological Mechanism

Non-selective (COX-1-preferential in whole blood) propionic-acid NSAID; short t½, dosed TID (IR) or once-daily (ER). Analgesic/anti-inflammatory.

Half-Life (t½)

PO: 1.9h

Dosing Guidelines

• PO: Typical 50mg (Range: 25 - 75 mg)

Target Organ Systems

• musculoskeletal