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Ketoprofen overdose - Overview

Alternative Names

Orudis overdose; Oruvail overdose

Definition of Ketoprofen overdose:

Ketoprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Ketoprofen overdose occurs when someone accidentally or intentionally takes more than the normal or recommended amount of this medication.

Poisonous Ingredient:

Ketoprofen

Where Found:

  • Orudis
  • Oruvail

NOTE: This list may not include all sources of ketoprofen.

  • Reviewed last on: 2/7/2008
  • Eric Perez, MD, Department of Emergency Medicine, St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital Center, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

References

Watson WA. Nonsteroidal Antiinflammatory Agents. In: Goldfrank LR, Flomenbaum NE, Lewin NA, Howland MA, Hoffman RS, Nelson LS, editors. Goldfrank's Toxicological Emergencies. McGraw-Hill, 2002: 528-34.