Orudis KT and Tegaserod Maleate

• Generic Name: ketoprofen
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Oruvail, Orudis, Actron, Orudis KT

Ketoprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to treat mild to moderate pain, and helps to relieve symptoms of arthritis (osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis), such as inflammation, swelling, stiffness, and joint pain. This medicine does not cure arthritis and will help you only as long as you continue to take it .

In addition, ketoprofen can be used to treat menstrual cramps and other conditions as determined by your doctor .

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription .

• Generic Name: tegaserod
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Zelnorm

Management of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) in women whose predominant intestinal symptom is constipation. However, only select patients with this disorder were eligible to receive the drug through the restricted-access program in the US. (See Notice.)

Initially received approval from FDA for the management of chronic idiopathic constipation in adults younger than 65 years of age. However, only select patients with this disorder were eligible to receive the drug through the restricted-access program in the US. (See Notice.)