Ingredient-level reference
Dexketoprofen
Reference for: Dexketoprofen Trometamol. Source presentation: FILM-COATED TABLET. Source route: oral.
The cited studies use standard-release film-coated tablet. The catalogue entry has a different or unspecified release description; these study values do not establish its absorption profile.
Mechanism of action
Dexketoprofen is the S(+)-enantiomer of ketoprofen. It inhibits COX-1 and COX-2 activity and reduces prostaglandin synthesis. The reference uses the trometamol salt, which must not be confused with racemic ketoprofen.
Pharmacokinetics
The oral tablet reference reports peaks at approximately 30 minutes, with a 15–60-minute range. Protein binding is about 99%, distribution volume below 0.25 L/kg and elimination half-life approximately 1.65 hours. Food delays the peak and reduces its height without changing total exposure. Elimination mainly involves glucuronide conjugation followed by renal excretion. These are immediate-release tablet findings; modified-release and injection products require their own formulation context.
Ingredient-level summary of the cited reference product. Study formulation, route, strength and population govern interpretation; these data do not establish pharmacokinetics or bioequivalence for Walter's formulation or fixed combination.
Source: Keral 25 mg tablets: SmPC, sections 5.1–5.2
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