What Is Ketoprofen?

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Ketoprofen is a drug commonly used to treat arthritis symptoms and general pain. This portion of the eMedTV archives covers ketoprofen in detail, including information about how the medication works, its uses, and side effects of the drug.

Side effects of ketoprofen may include nausea, diarrhea, and indigestion. This segment on the eMedTV Web site discusses ketoprofen side effects in detail, including information about rare but serious health problems associated with the drug.

In clinical studies, gradual weight gain occurred in less than 1 percent of those taking ketoprofen. As this eMedTV page explains, when it comes to ketoprofen and weight gain, it's often hard to tell if the gain in weight is the result of the drug.

Examples of ketoprofen uses include general pain relief and treatment of arthritis symptoms. This eMedTV segment discusses these uses of ketoprofen and lists possible off-label uses of the medication, such as treating symptoms of lupus.

The starting ketoprofen dosage for treating arthritis symptoms is often 75 mg three times a day. This eMedTV resource discusses ketoprofen dosing guidelines and provides tips about when and how to best take the medicine.

Potential ketoprofen drug interactions involve medications such as ibuprofen, aspirin, and lithium. This eMedTV resource lists some of the drugs that may interact with ketoprofen and describes health problems that some drug interactions may cause.

Taking ketoprofen can increase a person's risk of experiencing gastrointestinal bleeding. This section of the eMedTV library discusses other ketoprofen precautions and warnings to be aware of, including those concerning pregnancy.

Most doctors do not recommend ketoprofen for pregnant women because it may affect the fetus. This eMedTV article discusses ketoprofen and pregnancy, and stresses the importance of not taking the medication at all during the third trimester.

Generic ketoprofen is sold under the name Ketoprofen capsules and comes in several strengths. This eMedTV Web page identifies some companies that manufacture generic ketoprofen and lists available strengths of the medication.