User:Mr. Ibrahem/Ketoprofen

Ketoprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID) used to treat pain and inflammation including painful periods. It may be taken by mouth or applied to the skin.

Common side effects, when taken by mouth, include stomach pain and nausea. Other side effects may include gastrointestinal bleeding, heart attacks, high blood pressure, heart failure, kidney problems, and anaphylaxis. Use in the later part of pregnancy may harm the baby. It is in the propionic acid class and works by blocking COX1 and COX2.

Ketoprofen was patented in 1967 and approved for medical use in 1980. It is available as a generic medication and over the counter. In the United Kingdom 28 tablets of 200 mg costs the NHS about £24 as of 2021. This amount in the United States costs about 38 USD.