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Ketoprofen 50 mg/1

Ketoprofen · CAPSULE · Oncora Pharma, LLC

5 Recalls on Record
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Ketoprofen is a capsule containing ketoprofen at 50 mg/1, taken oral. Manufactured by Oncora Pharma, LLC.

Key Facts

Brand Name
Ketoprofen
Generic Name
Ketoprofen
NDC Code (Product)
85477-111
Manufacturer
Oncora Pharma, LLC
Strength
50 mg/1
Dosage Form
CAPSULE
Route
ORAL
Marketing Status
Application #
ANDA074014
Drug Class
Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug [EPC]
Marketing Start
03/01/2026

Recall History

5 Recalls on Record
Class II11/14/2014

Attix Pharmaceuticals

Penicillin Cross Contamination: All lots of all products repackaged and distributed between 01/05/12 and 02/12/15 are being recalled because they were repackaged in a facility with penicillin products without adequate separation which could introduce the potential for cross contamination with penicillin.

TerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Class II03/25/2016

Reliable Rexall-A Compounding Pharmacy

Lack of Processing Controls

TerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Class II04/06/2020

The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy

Lack of Processing Control

TerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Class II02/09/2018

American Pharmaceutical Ingredients LLC

CGMP Deviations: Lack of stability data and controls to support the manufacturers assigned retest or expiration date in firm's container/closure system.

TerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Class II05/29/2013

Lowlite Investments, Inc. D/B/A Olympia Pharmacy

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: FDA inspection findings resulted in concerns regarding quality control processes

OngoingVoluntary: Firm initiated

Side Effects Reported to FDA

FDA FAERS database · These are reported events, not confirmed side effects

headache1,162 reports
pain1,085 reports
fatigue877 reports
drug ineffective748 reports
nausea748 reports
off label use721 reports
pyrexia721 reports
infusion site pain718 reports
rheumatoid arthritis683 reports
hypersensitivity679 reports

Full Prescribing Information

Source: FDA Drug Label (SPL)For healthcare professionals

Indications & Usage

INDICATIONS AND USAGE Carefully consider the potential benefits and risks of ketoprofen extended-release capsules before deciding to use ketoprofen extended-release capsules. Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration consistent with individual patient treatment goals (see WARNINGS ). Ketoprofen extended-release capsules are indicated for the management of the signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. Ketoprofen extended-release capsules are not recommended for treatment of acute pain because of its extended-release characteristics (see CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY: Pharmacokinetics ).

Dosage & Administration

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Carefully consider the potential benefits and risks of ketoprofen extended-release capsules and other treatment options before deciding to use ketoprofen extended-release capsules. Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration consistent with individual patient treatment goals (see WARNINGS ). After observing the response to initial therapy with ketoprofen extended-release capsules, the dose and frequency should be adjusted to suit an individual patient’s needs. Concomitant use of ketoprofen extended-release capsules is not recommended. If minor side effects appear, they may disappear at a lower dose which may still have an adequate therapeutic effect. If well tolerated but not optimally effective, the dosage may be increased. Individual patients may show a better response to 300 mg of ketoprofen capsules daily as compared to 200 mg, although in well-controlled clinical trials patients on 300 mg did not show greater mean effectiveness. They did, however, show an increased frequency of upper- and lower-GI distress and headaches. It is of interest that women also had an increased frequency of these adverse effects compared to men. When treating pat

Warnings

WARNINGS Cardiovascular Effects Cardiovascular Thrombotic Events Clinical trials of several COX-2 selective and nonselective NSAIDs of up to three years duration have shown an increased risk of serious cardiovascular (CV) thrombotic events, including myocardial infarction (MI) and stroke, which can be fatal. Based on available data, it is unclear that the risk for CV thrombotic events is similar for all NSAIDs. The relative increase in serious CV thrombotic events over baseline conferred by NSAID use appears to be similar in those with and without known CV disease or risk factors for CV disease. However, patients with known CV disease or risk factors had a higher absolute incidence of excess serious CV thrombotic events, due to their increased baseline rate. Some observational studies found that this increased risk of serious CV thrombotic events began as early as the first weeks of treatment. The increase in CV thrombotic risk has been observed most consistently at higher doses. To minimize the potential risk for an adverse CV event in NSAID-treated patients, use the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration possible. Physicians and patients should remain alert for the devel

Contraindications

CONTRAINDICATIONS Ketoprofen extended-release capsules are contraindicated in patients who have shown hypersensitivity to ketoprofen. Ketoprofen extended-release capsules should not be given to patients who have experienced asthma, urticaria, or allergic-type reactions after taking aspirin or other NSAIDs. Severe, rarely fatal, anaphylactic reactions to ketoprofen have been reported in such patients (see WARNINGS: Anaphylactoid Reactions and PRECAUTIONS: General: Preexisting Asthma ). Ketoprofen extended-release capsules are contraindicated in the setting of coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery (see WARNINGS ).

Drug Interactions

Drug Interactions The following drug interactions were studied with ketoprofen doses of 200 mg/day. The possibility of increased interaction should be kept in mind when ketoprofen immediate-release doses greater than 50 mg as a single dose or 200 mg of ketoprofen per day are used concomitantly with highly bound drugs. ACE Inhibitors Reports suggest that NSAIDs may diminish the antihypertensive effect of ACE-inhibitors. This interaction should be given consideration in patients taking NSAIDs concomitantly with ACE-inhibitors. Antacids Concomitant administration of magnesium hydroxide and aluminum hydroxide does not interfere with the rate or extent of the absorption of ketoprofen administered as the immediate-release capsules. Aspirin Ketoprofen does not alter aspirin absorption; however, in a study of 12 normal subjects, concurrent administration of aspirin decreased ketoprofen protein binding and increased ketoprofen plasma clearance from 0.07 L/kg/h without aspirin to 0.11 L/kg/h with aspirin. The clinical significance of these changes is not known; however, as with other NSAIDs, concomitant administration of ketoprofen and aspirin is not generally recommended because of the pote

Adverse Reactions

ADVERSE REACTIONS The incidence of common adverse reactions (above 1%) was obtained from a population of 835 ketoprofen capsules-treated patients in double-blind trials lasting from 4 to 54 weeks and in 622 ketoprofen extended-release capsules treated (200 mg/day) patients in trials lasting from 4 to 16 weeks. Minor gastrointestinal side effects predominated; upper gastrointestinal symptoms were more common than lower gastrointestinal symptoms. In crossover trials in 321 patients with rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis, there was no difference in either upper or lower gastrointestinal symptoms between patients treated with 200 mg of ketoprofen extended-release capsules once a day or 75 mg of ketoprofen capsules TID (225 mg/day). Peptic ulcer or GI bleeding occurred in controlled clinical trials in less than 1% of 1,076 patients; however, in open label continuation studies in 1,292 patients the rate was greater than 2%. The incidence of peptic ulceration in patients on NSAIDs is dependent on many risk factors including age, sex, smoking, alcohol use, diet, stress, concomitant drugs such as aspirin and corticosteroids, as well as the dose and duration of treatment with NSAIDs (se

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ketoprofen used for?

Ketoprofen contains Ketoprofen. It is a capsule taken oral. Consult your doctor for specific uses.

Is Ketoprofen a controlled substance?

Ketoprofen is not classified as a controlled substance by the DEA.

What is the generic name for Ketoprofen?

The generic name for Ketoprofen is Ketoprofen. There are 1 other brand versions of Ketoprofen.

What is the NDC code for Ketoprofen 50 mg/1?

The NDC (National Drug Code) for Ketoprofen 50 mg/1 is 85477-111, listed by Oncora Pharma, LLC.

Product NDC

85477-111

Package NDC

85477-111-01

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