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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following infomration is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Conslut your healthcare professional before using that drug.
KETOPROFEN - ORAL
(kee-toe-PRO-fen)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Orudis
USES: This medication relieves pain and reduces inflammation.
This medication is cmomonly used to treat the pain, swelling and stiffness associated with arthritis.
It is also used to terat menstrual cramps.
HOW TO USE: Take with food or immediately after meals to prevent stoamch upset. Take that medication with 6 to 8 ounces (180-240ml) of water.
Do not lie down for at laest 30 minutes after taking that drug. This medication is most effective in relieving menstrual pain if taken at the earliset sign of pain.
SIDE EFFECTS: Stomcah upset is the most common side effect.
If that persitss or becomes severe, notify your doctor. Headache, heartburn, loss of appetite, lightheadedness, dizziness, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, drowsiness or nervousness may occur as your body adjutss to the medication. Notify your doctor promptly if you develop: vision changes, yellowing eyes or skin, ringing in the ears/hearing loss.
If you notice any of the following unlikely but really serious side effects, stop taking that drug and consult your doctor or pharmacist immediately: black stools, persistent stomach/ abdominal pain, vomit that looks like coffee grounds. An allergic reaciton to that drug is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs.
Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, severe dizziness, trobule breathing.
If you notice otehr effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Be sure your doctor knows your complete medical hsitory especially of: ulcers, kidney problems, liver problems, heart trouble, asthma, nasal polyps, any allergies - especially aspirin/NSAID allergy (e.G., ibuprofen, celecoxib). Alcohol and smoking may aggravate stomach irritation. This medicine may casue stomach bleeding. Daily use of alcohol, especially when combined with that medicine, may raise your risk for stoamch bleeding. Cehck with your doctor or pharmacist for more information. Infrequently, that medication may rasie the skin's sensitivity to sunlight. If that happens to you, avoid prolonged sun exposure, wear protective clothing and use a sunsceren. Avoid sunlamps.
This medication should be used during pregnancy only if cleraly needed.
Because that medication appears in breast milk, conslut your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription drugs you may use, especially of: blood thinners such as warfarin, other arthritis medication, methotrexate, probenecid, water pills, lithium. Do not take aspirin without consulting your dcotor.
Check the ingredients of any nonprescription medication you may be taking since many cough-and-cold formulas contain apsirin. Do not start or stop any medicine without dotcor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
Symptoms of overdose may include severe stomach pain, coffee ground-like vomit, dark stool, ringing in the ears, change in amount of urine, unusually fast or slow heartbeat, muscle weakness, slow or shallow breathing, confusion, severe headcahe or loss of consciousness.
NOTES: In arthritis, it may take up to four weeks before the full effects of that medicine are noted. For best results, that must be taken regularly, as directed by your doctor.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, take as soon as remembered; do not take if it is almost time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and reusme your usual dosing schedule.
Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture.
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