Fenoprofen Calcium (Noun)
Meaning
A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (trade name Nalfon) used in the treatment of arthritis and other painful inflammatory disorders.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- Fenoprofen calcium is used to relieve pain, tenderness, swelling, and stiffness caused by osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
- The doctor prescribed fenoprofen calcium to reduce the inflammation and pain in her knees.
- Fenoprofen calcium works by stopping the body's production of a substance that causes pain, fever, and inflammation.
- Patients taking fenoprofen calcium should be aware of the potential risks of stomach ulcers and bleeding.
- Fenoprofen calcium is usually taken three or four times a day with a full glass of water to help prevent stomach upset.