ketoprofen

English

Chemical sturcture of ketoprofen

Etymology

From keto- +‎ -profen (“ibuprofen derivative”).

Pronunciation

• (General American) IPA^(key): /ˌki.təˈpɹoʊ.fən/

Noun

ketoprofen (uncountable)

1. (pharmacology) A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug C₁₆H₁₄O₃, derived from propionic acid, that has analgesic and antipyretic effects and acts by inhibiting the body's production of prostaglandin. It is used to treat dysmenorrhea and the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.

References

• “ketoprofen”, in Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: Merriam-Webster, 1996–present.