Ketoprofen

Trade Name: Ketoprofen-E

Uses

  • Management of the signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis
  • Management of pain
  • Treatment of primary dysmenorrhea
  • Management of the signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis

Adverse Effects

Considerations for PT

  1. Consider timing for pain relief prior to Physiotherapy intervention.Consider timing for pain relief prior to Physiotherapy intervention.
  2. Minimal relevant common adverse effects. Monitor for any symptoms of rare adverse effects as appropriate.

Route of Administration

  1. Oral (Extended Release)
  2. Oral (Immediate Release)
  3. Rectal

Mechanism of Action

Inhibits the production of prostaglandins, resulting in decreased fever, pain, and/or inflammation.

Drug Dynamics

Time to Peak Effect

6 hours to 7 hours

Duration of Action

24 hours

Time to Onset

2 hours to 3 hours

Resources

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Last updated: July 16, 2026