What does "ketoprofen" mean?

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.

How do you pronounce "ketoprofen"?

Pronounced //ˌki.təˈpɹoʊ.fən//.

Ketoprofen

Q: What is a synonym for "ketoprofen"?

Common synonyms include: adverse effects, analgesic, anti inflammatory drug, dosage form, formulation, nsaid.

/ˌki.təˈpɹoʊ.fən/ noun

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Noun

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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. uncountable
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nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (trade names Orudis or Orudis KT or Oruvail) wordnet

Synonyms

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adverse effects analgesic anti inflammatory drug dosage form formulation nsaid

Antonyms

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free acid free form inactive treatment placebo

Etymology

From keto- + -profen (“ibuprofen derivative”).

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