Definition
ChEBI: Fenoprofen calcium is the dihydrate form of the calcium salt of fenoprofen. A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, it is used for the management of mild to moderate pain and for the relief of pain and inflammation associated with disorders such as arthritis. It is pharmacologically similar to aspirin, but causes less gastrointestinal bleeding. It has a role as a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, a cyclooxygenase 2 inhibitor, a cyclooxygenase 1 inhibitor, an antipyretic and a non-narcotic analgesic. It contains a fenoprofen calcium (anhydrous).
