Orudis
Orudis is an anti-inflammatory painkiller that effectively relieves inflammation, pain, and fever.
Form
kapseli, kova
Strength
100 mg
Active Ingredient
Ketoprofen
Manufacturer
Sanofi Oy
How to Use
Dosage
Your doctor will prescribe the right dose for you. Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest possible time.
Method
Take the capsules as directed by your doctor.
Important
Do not exceed the dose or duration prescribed by your doctor.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Nausea
- •Vomiting
- •Stomach upset (indigestion)
- •Stomach pain
RARE
- •Headache
- •Dizziness
- •Sleepiness
- •Tiredness
- •Itching
- •Skin rash
- •Swelling (especially if you have heart problems)
- •Constipation
- •Diarrhea
- •Gas (flatulence)
- •Stomach inflammation (gastritis)
- •Anemia (low red blood cells, sometimes due to bleeding)
- •Strange sensations (like tingling or numbness)
- •Vision problems (like blurry vision)
- •Ringing in the ears
- •Asthma attacks or sudden breathing difficulty
- •Mouth sores or inflammation
- •Stomach ulcers
- •Liver problems
- •Weight gain
- •Changes in blood tests (e.g., low white blood cells, low platelets)
- •Severe allergic reactions (e.g., severe swelling of the face, lips, or throat, or trouble breathing)
- •Changes in blood salt levels (low sodium, high potassium)
- •Feeling depressed, confused, or seeing/hearing things that aren't real (hallucinations)
- •Inflammation around the brain (meningitis)
- •Mood changes
- •Fits (seizures)
- •Taste changes
- •Spinning sensation (vertigo)
- •Worsening heart problems (like heart failure or irregular heartbeat)
- •High blood pressure
- •Blood vessel problems (like inflammation or widening)
- •Runny nose
- •Worsening of gut conditions (like colitis or Crohn's disease)
- •Serious gut problems (like bleeding or holes in the stomach/intestine)
- •Pancreas inflammation
- •Skin sensitivity to sunlight
- •Hair loss
- •Hives (itchy welts on the skin)
- •Fast swelling under the skin (usually around eyes, lips, or throat)
- •Very severe skin rashes (like Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, or a pustular rash)
- •Sudden kidney problems
Important Warnings
- Do not use Orudis if you are allergic to ketoprofen, aspirin, other anti-inflammatory painkillers, or any other ingredient in this medicine.
- Do not use Orudis if you have severe liver or kidney problems, severe heart failure, or a tendency to bleed.
- Do not use Orudis if you have an active stomach or intestinal ulcer, or have had bleeding, ulcers, or perforations in your digestive tract before.
- Do not use Orudis if you are in the last three months of pregnancy, as it can harm the unborn baby.
- Talk to your doctor before using Orudis if you are elderly, have chronic kidney or gut diseases (like colitis or Crohn's), asthma, high blood pressure, or heart failure.
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- Anti-inflammatory painkillers like Orudis may slightly increase the risk of heart attack or stroke, especially with high doses and long-term use.
- Orudis can hide signs of infection (like fever and pain). If you have an infection and symptoms get worse or last long, contact a doctor immediately.
- Potentially life-threatening skin reactions can occur. If you get a worsening rash with blisters or sores, stop Orudis and see a doctor right away.