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ketoprofen /ke·to·pro·fen/ (-pro´fen) a nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug used in the treatment of various rheumatic and nonrheumatic inflammatory disorders, pain, dysmenorrhea, and vascular headaches. ketoprofen (kē´tōprō´f  n), n brand names: Orudis, Oruvail, Actron; drug class: nonsteroidal antiinflammatory; action: inhibits prostaglandin synthesis by interfering with cyclooxygenase needed for biosynthesis; possesses analgesic, antiinflammatory, antipyretic properties; uses: osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, dysmenorrhea. ketoprofen a propionic acid, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agent; used also as an analgesic and antipyretic. |
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| Warnings would accompany acetaminophen products and anti-inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen, naproxen and ketoprofen -- and other products, such as cold medicines, that contain a mix of ingredients. With the previous concerns in mind, I also question the ketoprofen variation in the various tissues reported in the results. Subjects performed DOMS-inducing quadriceps exercises and then were immediately administered either transdermal ketoprofen or a placebo cream. |
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