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Indications

REMS


Contraind./Precautions

Contraindicated in:

Use Cautiously in:

Adv. Reactions/Side Effects

Interactions

Drug-drug:

Drug-Natural Products:

Availability

(Generic available)

Route/Dosage

Rheumatoid Arthritis/Osteoarthritis

Mild to Moderate Pain

US Brand Names

Nalfon

Action

  • Inhibits prostaglandin synthesis.
Therapeutic effects:
  • Suppression of pain and inflammation.

Classifications

Therapeutic Classification: antirheumatics, nonopioid analgesics

Pharmacologic Classification: propionic acid derivatives, nonsteroidal anti inflammatory drugs nsaids

Pharmacokinetics

Absorption: Well absorbed from the GI tract.

Distribution: Unknown.

Protein Binding: >99%.

Metabolism/Excretion: Mostly metabolized by the liver. 2–5% excreted unchanged by the kidneys.

Half-Life: 3 hr.

Time/Action Profile

ROUTEONSETPEAKDURATION
PO (analgesic activity)15–30 min1–2 hr4–6 hr
PO (anti-inflammatory activity)several days2–3 wkunknown

Patient/Family Teaching

Pronunciation

fen-oh-PROE-fen

Code

NDC Code