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Pharmaceutical (Substance) Name: Ketoprofen
Common Brand/Trade/Commercial denominations: Oruvail, Orudis, Ketoflam, Ketorin, Keto, Ketomex, Bi-Profénid, Ketoprofene, Ketoprofenum, Ketoprofenas, Lasonil, Ketonal, in Arthril, Zon, Fastum Gel (2.5% gel), Ketospray (10% liquid spray)
Manufacturers: Aventis, ESI Lederle Generics, Schein, Mylan, Teva Pharmaceuticals, Wyeth
Systematic (IUPAC) name: 2-(3-benzoylphenyl)propanoic acid
CAS number: 22071-15-4
ATC code: M01AE03 M01AE17, M02AA10
Molecular formula: C16H14O3
Molecular weight: 254.281 g/mol
Protein binding: 99%
Active (Half) Life: 2-2.5 hours
Excretion: Oral, topical
Drug category: anti-inflammatory, pain relief
Used for the treatment of inflammation and pain caused by rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. It also is used for menstrual cramps and mild to moderate pain of many causes.
Routes: Oral
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