Uses of Ketoprofen 75

Ketoprofen is made in the form of capsules for oral use of 50mg, 75mg; 100mg, 150mg and 200mg oral extended release capsules. In addition, the drug is also available in the form of rectal suppositories, powder for intramuscular injection, gel,... The article refers to the oral form of the drug.
Effects of the drug: Ketoprofen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It is used for pain relief, anti-inflammatory and antipyretic in many cases. It is used to relieve pain, swelling, and stiffness caused by arthritis. It works by preventing the body from producing natural substances that cause inflammation. In addition, Ketoprofen is also used to treat acute gout attacks. In the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis, drugs are often used to relieve pain rather than anti-inflammatory.
Therefore, Ketoprofen only helps relieve pain, stiffness in the morning, pain at rest, and improves mobility. The drug does not permanently stop the disease or cure it. In clinical practice, Ketoprofen is very effective in reducing postoperative pain.
Note: Some other effects of the drug are not mentioned but can be prescribed by the doctor for the patient.

2.1 How to take medicine Take Ketoprofen 3 - 4 times a day with 1 full glass of water (240ml) or exactly as prescribed by your doctor. You should not lie down for at least 10 minutes after taking the medicine. If you experience stomach upset while taking the medicine, you should take it with food, milk or another antacid. At the same time, do not use Ketoprofen delayed-release for pain; Do not combine regular and slow-release drugs.
*Precautions when taking the drug:
To reduce the risk of stomach bleeding and other side effects, patients should take the drug at the lowest effective dose, for the shortest time possible. Patients should also not arbitrarily increase the dose, prolong the use of the drug than indicated; Pain relievers work best if taken when the pain is just beginning. If the drug is used when the pain is severe, the medicine may not work as expected; If Ketoprofen 75 is used to treat migraines and the pain does not improve or gets worse after the first dose, the patient should tell the doctor right away; For some conditions such as arthritis, it can take up to 2 weeks of prescribed Ketoprofen until it is fully effective; If the patient's health condition worsens, encounters new symptoms, etc., they should go to the hospital for examination immediately. 2.2 Dosage of the drug The dose of the drug is based on the patient's medical condition and response to treatment. Dosage for the treatment of some diseases is as follows:
Dosage for people with osteoarthritis: With Ketoprofen capsules, patients use 75mg tablets orally 3 times a day or 50mg tablets taken 4 times a day. The maximum dose is 300mg/day; With extended-release Ketoprofen capsules, patients use 20mg tablets orally once a day; Dosage for people with rheumatoid arthritis: With Ketoprofen capsules, patients use 75mg tablets 3 times a day or 50mg tablets 4 times a day. The maximum dose is 300mg/day; With extended-release Ketoprofen capsules, patients use 20mg tablets orally once a day; Dosage for people with acute gout: With Ketoprofen capsules, patients take 100mg, take 1 time. Thereafter, 50 mg orally every 6 hours is continued until the acute gout attack is over. Usually 2 - 3 days is enough; Dosage for people with pain: With Ketoprofen capsules, patients take 25-50mg, orally every 6-8 hours. Patients can increase the dose to a maximum of 75mg; Dosage for people with fever: With Ketoprofen capsules, patients take 12.5mg every 4-6 hours. The patient may take an additional dose if the fever does not subside within 1 hour. The maximum daily dose should not exceed 75mg; Dosage for people with dysmenorrhea: With Ketoprofen capsules, patients take 25-50mg, taken every 6-8 hours as needed to relieve pain. Dosage should be adjusted according to the patient's ability to respond, not to exceed 300mg/24 hours. *Note: The dosage of Ketoprofen for children has not been studied and decided. You should consult your doctor before giving medicine to your child.
Overdose: In case of an emergency or overdose, the patient should call 911 immediately or go to the nearest medical center. Symptoms of Ketoprofen overdose include: Lack of energy, drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, shallow breathing, convulsions, coma,...
Missed dose: If a dose is missed, the patient should use as soon as possible. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next dose at the scheduled time.

Patients should stop taking Ketoprofen and go to the hospital immediately if there are serious side effects such as:
Allergic reactions: Rash, swelling of the face, swelling of the lips, swelling of the tongue, swelling of the throat, difficulty breathing; Chest pain, slurred speech, respiratory failure, loss of balance, vision problems; Black stools with blood or tarry stools, coughing up blood, vomit that looks like coffee grounds; Confusion and trembling; Urinating less than usual or not urinating at all; Nausea, mild fever, loss of appetite, abdominal pain, dark urine, jaundice, yellow eyes, clay-colored stools; Fever, sore throat, headache, peeling skin, red skin rash; Numbness, pain, muscle weakness, skin bruising, severe itching. In addition, patients may also experience less serious side effects such as: Constipation, bloating, heartburn, stomach pain, diarrhea, dizziness, nervousness, headache, itchy skin, rash, dry mouth , blurred vision , increased sweating , runny nose , tinnitus ,...

Before taking the drug, the patient should:
Tell the doctor if you are allergic to Ketoprofen, aspirin, other NSAIDs, the active ingredients in Ketoprofen or other allergies; Tell your doctor about any medications you are taking or plan to take; Tell your doctor if you have ever had asthma, stuffy nose, runny nose, nasal polyps, anemia, bleeding problems, swelling of hands, arms, feet, ankles, legs or have liver disease, kidney disease, history of heart attack, heart disease, high blood pressure, stomach ulcers or stomach bleeding, history of stroke, heart surgery; Tell your doctor if you are pregnant (especially in the last months of pregnancy, plan to become pregnant or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking Ketoprofen, you should consult your doctor. If you are about to have surgery, you should inform your doctor if you are taking Ketoprofen.

Patients should list all medications they are taking and then tell the doctor. Do not self-medicate, stop or change the dose or duration of taking the drug without your doctor's approval. Special note:
Tell your doctor if you are taking some antidepressants such as: Citalopram, duloxetine, escitalopram, fluoxetine, fluvoxamine, venlafaxine, paroxetine, sertraline,... because when combined with Ketoprofen, it can cause bruising or bleeding; Tell your doctor if you are taking any of these medicines: Cyclosporine; Lithium; Methotrexate; Probenecid; anticoagulants such as warfarin; antiplatelet drugs such as clopidogrel, dipyridamole, ticlopidine; steroids; aspirin or NSAIDs such as diclofenac, fenoprofen, flurbiprofen, ibuprofen, indomethacin, ketorolac, mefenamic acid, meloxicam, nabumetone, naproxen, piroxicam,... Ketoprofen 75 and other dosage forms are used to treat conditions rheumatoid arthritis, trauma, shoulder pain, ankylosing spondylitis, musculoskeletal disease,... Before taking the drug, the patient should consult a doctor for specific and detailed advice.
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