Feprazone
Also known as: Phenyl prenazone, Prenazone
Feprazone, a phenylbutazone derivative, is an NSAID. It has been given by mouth in the treatment of mild to moderate pain, fever, and inflammation associated with musculoskeletal and joint disorders. Feprazone has also been given rectally and used topically as a 5% cream. Pinazone, the piperazine salt of feprazone, has been used similarly.
Primary Characteristics
Feprazone is also known as Phenyl prenazone, Prenazone.
It belongs to Pyrazolidine.
Molecular Weight: 320.4 · pKa: 5.09 · Solubility in Water: Springly Soluble · Solubility in Alcohol: Soluble · Non-proprietary name: Feprazone.
Pharmacokinetics
None recorded.
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Indications
Feprazone is primarily indicated in conditions like Fever, fever, Inflammation, Muscular pain, Osteoarthritis, Pain.
Contraindications
Feprazone is contraindicated in conditions like Hypersensitivity to the drug.
Dosage
Feprazone's dosage details are as follows:
| Dose | Single Dose | Frequency | Route | Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Dosage | ||||
| 200 mg | 200 mg | Every 12h | PO | |
| 5 % | 5 % | — | topically | |
| Paediatric Dosage (20kg) | ||||
| No data. | ||||
| Neonatal Dosage (3kg) | ||||
| No data. | ||||
Drug Interactions
None recorded.
Side Effects
Feprazone is known to cause more or less tolerable side effects which are usually transient. These include Gastric intolerance.
Warnings / Precautions
Available Brands
None recorded.
Drug Classification
- 1.2.1.3 — Non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)