How does ketoprofen work?
Ketoprofen and other NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) are thought to work by inhibiting the action of certain hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body. These hormones are called prostaglandins. It is believed that by blocking the effects of prostaglandins, ketoprofen is useful for reducing pain related to bone, muscle, or tendon injury or inflammation; reducing fever; and alleviating pain and joint swelling associated with different forms of arthritis and other conditions.
Ketoprofen blocks the production of chemicals in the body that are responsible for pain, fever, swelling and inflammation. Fast facts Drug schedule: Schedule 2, 3 Available as: Ketoprofen is available as tablets and as a gel. What does it do? Ketoprofen reduces pain, and inflammation Overdose risk: Medium Dependence risk: Low Is ketoprofen available as a generic ? Yes Is ketoprofen available on prescription only? No User information Onset of effect: Within 2 hours Duration of action: Up to 8 hours Dietary advice: Ketoprofen should be taken with a meal to minimise gastrointestinal irritation. Stopping this medicine: If prescribed for long-term use it is advised to keep using ketoprofen as prescribed by your doctor. Do not discontinue use before consulting your prescriber. The gel can be safely stopped when no longer needed. Prolonged use: The likelihood of adverse effects increases with prolonged use. Your doctor may perform periodic liver and kidney function tests, while also examining
