fenoprofen (cont.)
NSAIDs reduce the ability of blood to clot and therefore increase bleeding
after an injury. Fenoprofen also may cause stomach and intestinal bleeding and
ulcers. Sometimes, stomach ulceration and intestinal bleeding may occur without
any abdominal pain. Black tarry stools, weakness, and dizziness upon standing
(orthostatic hypotension) may be the only signs of the bleeding.
People who are allergic to other NSAIDs should not use fenoprofen. NSAIDs
reduce the flow of blood to the kidneys and impair function of the kidneys. The
impairment is most likely to occur in patients with preexisting impairment of
kidney function or congestive heart failure, and use of NSAIDs in these patients
should be done cautiously. Individuals with asthma are more likely to experience
allergic reactions to fenoprofen and other NSAIDs.
Fluid retention, blood clots,
heart attacks,
hypertension, and heart failure also have been associated with
the use of NSAIDs.
Reference: FDA Prescribing Information
Last Editorial Review: 10/12/2009
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