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Ketoprofen

Definition & Meaning

Pronunciation /ˌki.təˈpɹoʊ.fən/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Ketoprofen is a noun meaning (pharmacology) A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug C₁₆H₁₄O₃, derived from propionic acid, that has analgesic and antipyretic effects and acts by inhibiting the body's production of prostaglandin. It is used to treat dysmenorrhea and the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.

Meaning

(pharmacology) A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug C₁₆H₁₄O₃, derived from propionic acid, that has analgesic and antipyretic effects and acts by inhibiting the body's production of prostaglandin. It is used to treat dysmenorrhea and the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include ketoprofene, dexketoprofen, loxoprofen, piketoprofen, isoprofen, ketorolac.

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