What is "ketoprofen"

n. A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, derived from propionic acid, that has analgesic and antipyretic effects and acts by inhibiting the body's production of prostaglandin.

n. nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (trade names Orudis or Orudis KT or Oruvail) [syn: Orudis, Orudis KT, Oruvail]

Ketoprofen, (RS)2-(3-benzoylphenyl)-propionic acid (chemical formula CHO) is one of the propionic acid class of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID) with analgesic and antipyretic effects. It acts by inhibiting the body's production of prostaglandin.

As of 2015 the cost for a typical month of medication in the United States is 50 to 100 USD.