Presentation
An understanding of the presentation and clinical course of ketoprofen-induced photosensitivity is necessary to correctly diagnose and manage this condition. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Skin
- Skin Rash
Ketoprofen is one of the most common drugs that can cause skin rash in sun-exposed areas. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ketoprofen, are often used for a variety of symptoms, including pain and fever. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
rash. ketoprofen A drug in the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory ( NSAID ) and pain killing (analgesic) group. [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]
[…] reaction--fever, sore throat, swelling in your face or tongue, burning in your eyes, skin pain followed by a red or purple skin rash that spreads (especially in the face or upper body) and causes blistering and peeling. [everydayhealth.com]
skin reaction --fever, sore throat, swelling in your face or tongue, burning in your eyes, skin pain followed by a red or purple skin rash that spreads (especially in the face or upper body) and causes blistering and peeling. [rxlist.com]
Treatment
To evaluate the efficacy and tolerability of ketoprofen patch in the treatment of tendinitis. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Epidemiology
Article date: October 2007 Although epidemiological studies have suggested that piroxicam is associated with a higher gastrointestinal risk than most non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), these studies have also raised concern about the relative [gov.uk]
An epidemiology of disability among adults in the United States. Milbank Memorial Fund Quarterly: Health and Society, 54, 439 -467. Nierop, A., Bratsikas, A., Zimmermann, R., Ehlert, U. ( 2006 ). [doi.org]
PubMed Citation (Review of estimated frequency of drug induced liver injury due to NSAIDs from large published epidemiological studies; no discussion of ketoprofen). Reuben A, Koch DG, Lee WM; Acute Liver Failure Study Group. [livertox.nih.gov]
Arthritis and anti-inflammatory agents as possible protective factors for Alzheimer’s disease: a review of 17 epidemiologic studies. Neurology. 1996; 47:425-32. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/8757015?dopt=AbstractPlus 278. [drugs.com]
Pathophysiology
Evaluation of pathophysiology and drug effects on rheumatoid arthritis. Am J Med. 1983; 10:56-61. 18. Hart FD, Huskisson EC. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs: current status and rational therapeutic use. [drugs.com]
Prevention
Prophylaxis with omeprazole is effective for the prevention of gastroduodenal ulcers, maintenance of remission and alleviation of dyspeptic symptoms in NSAID recipients. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
EC 1.14.99.1 (prostaglandin-endoperoxide synthase) inhibitor A compound or agent that combines with cyclooxygenases (EC 1.14.99.1) and thereby prevents its substrate-enzyme combination with arachidonic acid and the formation of icosanoids, prostaglandins [ebi.ac.uk]