Nalfon - Fenoprofen

Fenoprofen (Nalfon) is chemically and pharmacologically similar to ibuprofen and is used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and mild to moderate pain. GI effects such as dyspepsia and pain are most common, although dizziness, pruritus, and palpitations may occur. GI bleeding, sometimes severe, has been reported, and interstitial nephritis has been rarely associated with this drug. Concomitant administration of aspirin decreases the biological half-Ufe of fenoprofen by increasing the metabolic clearance of hydroxy-lated fenoprofen. Chronic administration of pheno-barbital also decreases the drug s half-life. 

Fenoprofen Nalfon Gl side effects fairly common but usually less intense than those occurring with similar doses of aspirin. 

Oral 200, 300 mg capsules 400, 500 mg tablets 400, 500, 600 mg extended-release tablets Fenoprofen (generic, Nalfon)... 

Note that the product acid has one more carbon than the starting alkyl halide. An example occurs in the commercial synthesis of fenoprofen, a nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug, or NSAID, marketed under the trade name Nalfon. (See Chapter 15 Focus On.)... 

Acetylsalicylic Acid (ASA) Aspirin Celecoxib Celebrex Diclofenac sodium Voltaren Diflunisal Dolobid Etodolac Iodine Fenoprofen calcium Nalfon... 

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