Question 1

what is the definition or description of: orudis allergy?

Accepted Answer

Orudis allergy: Orudis (Ketoprofen) is a nonsteroidal anti-Inflammatory drug. An allergy occurs when your body’s immune system creates antibodies to a foreign substance causing a reaction that can be mild to severe.   For potential adverse reactions see:  https://www.drugs.com/sfx/orudis-side-effects.html

Question 2

is orudis kt still available?

Accepted Answer

NO: In august, 2005, following the fda's decision to order changes to warnings on NSAID packaging, wyeth pharmaceuticals informed the fda that it would discontinue manufacturing Orudis kt. In 2006, the fda issued a statement that Orudis kt was "not withdrawn from sale for reasons of safety or effectiveness." wyeth has not spoken openly about its decision to withdraw Orudis kt from the market.

Question 3

was orudis kt taken off the market?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Wyeth the drug company took it off the market on its own. Wyeth states it was not for safety reasons or that it was not effective. The thought is it  that wyeth did not want to have to deal with potential side effects and possible law suits like Bextra and vioxx went through.

Question 4

where can i buy orudis kt?

Accepted Answer

OTC: Orudis kt (also known as ketoprofen) is available over the counter.

Question 5

can someone tell me if orudis kt is available?

Accepted Answer

No: It is no longer over the counter in the us. You will need a rx for it.

Question 6

is orudis kt effective for pain ?

Accepted Answer

Orudis KT: Yes this can be quite effective. It is a NSAID and they have both ant-iinflammatory and analgesia effects.

Question 7

ketoprofen or orudis--do they help the pain?

Accepted Answer

Ketoprofen: Ketoprofen is the active molecule in orudis. They are one and the same.

Question 8

ketoprofen or orudis, how well do they help pain?

Accepted Answer

Very: Thesse are prescription nsaids, which is the same class as meloxicam, ibporofen, meloxican, nabumetone, etodolac, and many others.  

They are analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and antipyretic, .

Question 9

what kind of condition orudis is used for?

Accepted Answer

Orudis: Orudis is Ketoprofen which is a nsaid.

Question 10

what is orutis or orudis?

Accepted Answer

Prudish: This is an NSAID - similar to motrin, Aleve (naproxen) etc..

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