Fenoprofen (Fenoprofen)
Overview of Fenoprofen
Fenoprofen is NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug). Fenoprofen is a propionic acid derivative.Fenoprofen is used to relieve pain and to reduce fever and inflammation or swelling. Fenoprofen is used to treat pain, swelling and stiffness associated with arthritis. Fenoprofen is also used to treat headaches, dental pain and athletic injuries.
Indication of Fenoprofen
Fenoprofen is primarily indicated in conditions like Fever, Mild to moderate pain, Nausea and vomiting (palliative care), Osteoarthritis, Pain, Rheumatoid arthritis.
Contraindication of Fenoprofen
Fenoprofen is contraindicated in conditions like Peptic ulcer,Renal failure.
Side Effects of Fenoprofen
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Fenoprofen, which give rise to further complications include Renal damage, Thrombocytopenia, Allergic reactions, Bronchospasm, Stevens johnson syndrome, Bronchospasm, Stevens johnson syndrome, Angioedema, Angioedema, Pancytopenia, Papillary necrosis, Glomerular toxicity, Allergic nephritis.,Fenoprofen produces potentially life-threatening effects which include GI bleeding, GI irritation, Dyspepsia, Peptic ulceration, Gastric hemorrhage, Hematuria, Proteinuria. which are responsible for the discontinuation of Fenoprofen therapy.,The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Fenoprofen include Hematuria, Acute renal failure, Headache, Proteinuria, Low abdominal pain, Tinnitus, Tinnitus.,The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Fenoprofen are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Dizziness, Headache, Diarrhea, Constipation, Tinnitus, Sleep disturbancesX, Blurred vision, Peripheral edema, Termors, Confusion, Dysuria, Nausea and vomiting, Deafness, Ambylopia, Buccal ulceration, Cystitis, Increased intracranial pressure, Confusion, dizziness.
Precautions of Fenoprofen
Fenprofen should be used with caution in patients with intrinsic coagulation defects and those on anticoagulant therapy. It should be used with caution in patients with compromised cardiac function, hypertension other condition predisposing to fluid retention. It should be used with extra care in the presence of existing controlled infection. Perform periodic auditory (hearing) function test during chronic therapy. Discontinue drug if skin reaction occur.