Fenoprofen

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Fenoprofen
Systematic (IUPAC) name
2-[3-(phenoxy)phenyl]propanoic acid
Identifiers
CAS number  ?
ATC code M01AE04
PubChem 3342
Chemical data
Formula C15H14O3 
Mol. mass 242.26986 g/mol
Pharmacokinetic data
Bioavailability  ?
Metabolism Major urinary metabolites are fenoprofen glucuronide and 4′-hydroxyfenoprofen glucuronide.
Half life The t ½ is 3 h
Excretion Approximately 90% is renally eliminated.
Therapeutic considerations
Pregnancy cat.

C

Legal status

POM(UK)

Routes oral

Fenoprofen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug. Fenoprofen calcium is used for symptomatic relief for rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and mild to moderate pain.


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[edit] Pharmacology

Decreases inflammation, pain, and fever, probably through inhibition of cyclooxygenase activity and prostaglandin synthesis.


[edit] Contraindications

History of significantly impaired renal function; patients with known hypersensitivity to any component of the product; patients who have experienced asthma, urticaria, or allergic-type reactions after taking aspirin or other NSAIDs; treatment of perioperative pain in the setting of coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery.


[edit] Drug Interactions

Aminoglycosides (eg, gentamicin): Plasma aminoglycoside levels may be elevated.
Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors: Antihypertensive effect of ACE inhibitors may be diminished.
Anticoagulants: Coadministration may prolong PT.
Aspirin: Fenoprofen Cl may be increased; coadministration is not recommended.
Diuretics: Patients treated with fenoprofen may be resistant to the effects of loop diuretics and thiazides.
Hydantoins, sulfonamides, sulfonylureas: Fenoprofen may displace these drugs from their binding site.
Lithium: Renal Cl of lithium may be reduced and plasma levels may be elevated, which may increase the risk of lithium toxicity.
Methotrexate: May increase methotrexate levels.
Phenobarbital: May decrease fenoprofen t ½ . Dosage adjustments of fenoprofen may be required if phenobarbital is added or withdrawn.
SSRIs (eg, fluoxetine, citalopram): The risk of GI effects may be increased.

[edit] Laboratory Test Interactions

False elevation in free and total serum T 3 as measured by Amerlex-M kit.

[edit] Brand names

  • UK - Fenopron (Typharm Limited)

[edit] References

Fenoprofen info from Drugs.com