Summary Part 3 Propionic Acid Derivatives; A Deep Dive into Analgesic Pharmacology

The Pillars of Comfort: A Deep Dive into Analgesic
Pharmacology.
Part III: Propionic Acid Derivatives


Prepared by: Dr. Dilnya. A. Duhoki
General Dentist.




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, Table of Contents:
Topics Page NO.
Table of contents 2-3

List of Abbreviations 4

Preface 4

Propionic Acid Derivatives 5

Uses Of Propionic Acid Derivatives 5

Side Effects of Propionic Acid Derivatives 5-6

Metabolism of Propionic Acid Derivatives 6

Excretion of Propionic Acid Derivatives 6

Contraindications of Propionic Acid Derivatives 6

I-Ibuprofen 6

Definition of Ibuprofen 6

Pregnancy Category of Ibuprofen 6

Plasma t1/2 of Ibuprofen 6

Dosage Forms & Strengths of Ibuprofen 6

Dosage Of Ibuprofen 7

Figures depicting the forms and strengths of Ibuprofen 7-12

II-Naproxen 12

Definition of Naproxen 12

Indications of Naproxen 12



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, Plasma t1/2 of Naproxen 12

Dosage Forms & Strengths of Naproxen 12-13

Dosage of Naproxen 13

Figures depicting the forms and strengths of Naproxen 13-19

III-Ketoprofen 20

Definition of Ketoprofen 20

Plasma t1/2 of Ketoprofen 20

Dosage forms & Srengths of Ketoprofen 20

Dosage of Ketoprofen 20

Figures depicting the forms and strengths of Ketoprofen 21-25

IV-Flurbiprofen 25

Definition of Flurbiprofen 25

Plasma t1/2 of Flurbiprofen 25

Dosage Forms & Strengths of Flurbiprofen 25

Dosage of Flurbiprofen 25

Figures depicting the forms and strengths of Flurbiprofen 26

References 27-28




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