▧ Absorption :
Ketoprofen is rapidly and well-absorbed orally, with peak plasma levels occurring within 0.5 to 2 hours.
▧ Protein binding :
99% bound, primarily to albumin
▧ Metabolism :
Rapidly and extensively metabolized in the liver, primarily via conjugation to glucuronic acid. No active metabolites have been identified.
▧ Route of Elimination :
In a 24 hour period, approximately 80% of an administered dose of ketoprofen is excreted in the urine, primarily as the glucuronide metabolite.
▧ Half Life :
Conventional capsules: 1.1-4 hours
Extended release capsules: 5.4 hours due to delayed absorption (intrinsic clearance is same as conventional capsules)
▧ Clearance :
* Oral-dose cl=6.9 +/- 0.8 L/h [Ketoprofen Immediate-release capsules (4 × 50 mg)]
* Oral-dose cl=6.8 +/- 1.8 L/h [Ketoprofen Extended-release capsules (1 × 200 mg)]
* 0.08 L/kg/h
* 0.7 L/kg/h [alcoholic cirrhosis patients]