Fenoprofen

CLINICAL USE

NSAID and analgesic

DOSE IN NORMAL RENAL FUNCTION

300–600 mg 3–4 times a day; maximum 3 g daily

PHARMACOKINETICS

  • Molecular weight                           :558.6 (as calcium salt)
  • %Protein binding                           :>99
  • %Excreted unchanged in urine     : 2–5
  • Volume of distribution (L/kg)       :0.1
  • half-life – normal/ESRD (hrs)      :3/Unchanged

    DOSE IN RENAL IMPAIRMENT

    GFR (mL/MIN)

  • 20 to 50     : Start with low dose, but avoid if possible
  • 10 to 20     : Start with low dose, but avoid if possible
  • <10           : Start with low dose, but only use if on dialysis

    DOSE IN PATIENTS UNDERGOING RENAL REPLACEMENT THERAPIES

  • CAPD                :Unlikely to be dialysed. Start with low doses and increase according to response.
  • HD                     :Not dialysed. Start with low doses and increase according to response. See ‘Other Information’
  • HDF/high flux   :Not dialysed. Start with low doses and increase according to response. See ‘Other Information’
  • CAV/VVHD      :Not dialysed. Dose as in GFR 10 to 20 mL/min .

    IMPORTANT DRUG INTERACTIONS

    Potentially hazardous interactions with other drugsACE Inhibitors and angiotensin- II antagonists: increased risk of hyperkalaemia and nephrotoxicity; reduced hypotensive effect

  • Analgesics: avoid concomitant use with other NSAIDs or aspirin; avoid concomitant use with ketorolac (increased side effects and haemorrhage)
  • Antibacterials: possibly increased risk of convulsions with quinolones
  • Anticoagulants: effects of coumarins enhanced; possibly increased risk of bleeding with heparins and coumarins
  • Antidepressants: increased risk of bleeding with SSRIs or venlafaxineAntidiabetic agents: effects of sulphonylureas enhanced
  • Anti-epileptics: possibly enhanced effect of phenytoin
  • Antivirals: concentration possibly increased by ritonavir; increased risk of haematological toxicity with zidovudine
  • Ciclosporin: may potentiate nephrotoxicity Cytotoxic agents: reduced excretion of methotrexate; increased risk of bleeding with erlotinib
  • Lithium: excretion reduced
  • Diuretics: increased risk of nephrotoxicity; antagonism of diuretic effect; hyperkalaemia with potassium-sparing diureticsPentoxifylline: increased risk of bleeding
  • Tacrolimus: increased risk of nephrotoxicity

    ADMINISTRATION

    Reconstition

    Route

    Oral

    Rate of Administration

    Comments

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    OTHER INFORMATION

  • Contraindicated in patients with history of significantly impaired renal functionInhibition of renal prostaglandin synthesis by NSAIDs may interfere with renal function, especially in the presence of existing renal disease – avoid use if possible; if not, check serum creatinine 48–72 hours after starting NSAID – if it has increased, discontinue therapyPossibility of decreased platelet aggregationCan use normal doses in patients with ERF on dialysisUse with caution in renal transplant recipients – can reduce intrarenal autocoid synthesisAssociated with nephrotic syndrome, interstitial nephritis, hyperkalaemia, sodium retention
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