Dexketoprofen

Dexketoprofen is an isomer of ketoprofen. It has been introduced for the short-term relief of mild to moderate pain including dysmenorrhoea.


Brands
Adult Dose
Dose: 25 mg
Single Dose: 25 (25)
Frequency: 8 hourly
Route: PO
Instructions:
Neonatal
Paedriatic
Characteristics
Dexketoprofen also known as Dexketoprofen Trometarnol. . It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Propionic Acid Derivative. It belongs to Non steroidal anti inflammatory pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action.
Contraindications
Dexketoprofen is contraindicated in conditions like Cryptococcal meningitis, see instruction.
Effects
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Dexketoprofen, which give rise to further complications include Hepatic damage, Renal damage.The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Dexketoprofen are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Dizziness, Vertigo, Headache, Fatigue, Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Nervousness, Tinnitus, Pain, Skin RashX, VertigoX, Skin rash, Dyspepsia, Hypersensitivity reactions, Angioedema, GI discomfort, TinnitusX, nervousness, Nervousness, dizziness, dyspepsia.
Indications
Dexketoprofen is primarily indicated in conditions like Osteoarthritis, Painful musculoskeletal conditions, Primary dysmenorrhea, Toothache.
Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Dexketoprofen was found.
Interfrence
Risks
Drug should not be given to Pregnant Mothers, Cardiac / Hypertensive Patients, patients suffering from Kidney dysfunction, patients suffering from Liver Malfunction, and Geriatrics.If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Storage
Warnings
Dxketoprofen should be used with caution in elderly, during pregnency, and breast feeding and in coagulation defects. Long term use of NSAIDs is associated with reduced female fertility which is reversible on stopping treatment. In patients with renal cardiac and heptic impairment caution is required since NSAIDs may impair renal function.
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