Fenoprofen


Fenoprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug. Fenoprofen calcium is used for symptomatic relief for rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and mild to moderate pain. Fenoprofen is marketed in the US as Nalfon.
As of 2015 the cost for a typical month of medication in the United States is 50 to US$100.

Pharmacology

Decreases inflammation, pain, and fever, probably through inhibition of cyclooxygenase activity and prostaglandin synthesis.

Contraindications

History of significantly impaired renal function; patients with known hypersensitivity to any component of the product; patients who have experienced asthma, urticaria, or allergic-type reactions after taking aspirin or other NSAIDs; treatment of perioperative pain in the setting of coronary artery bypass graft surgery.

Drug interactions

False elevation in free and total serum T 3 as measured by Amerlex-M kit.

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