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Orudis

Orudis

8.5
A brand of pain medicine that reduces swelling and pain
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The doctor prescribed Orudis to help relieve her joint pain.

Examples

  • You should not take Orudis if you have a history of stomach ulcers.

  • I took Orudis to relieve my headache.

  • Some patients prefer Orudis over other anti-inflammatory medications due to fewer side effects.

  • Have you ever used Orudis for pain management?

  • The doctor prescribed Orudis to help relieve her joint pain.

  • Some patients prefer Orudis over other anti-inflammatory medications due to fewer side effects.

  • You should not take Orudis if you have a history of stomach ulcers.

Synonyms

ketoprofen
vsOrudis
  • Specialized
1 6.0

A medicine that reduces pain and swelling

is the trademarked brand name for that drug rather than the generic term
Orudis KT
vsOrudis
  • Specialized
8.4

A medicine that reduces pain and swelling in joints and muscles

is the broader trademarked brand rather than a single preparation
Oruvail
vsOrudis
  • Specialized
9.8

A medicine that reduces pain and swelling, used for arthritis and injuries

is a trademarked brand for the same active drug rather than that other product

Compounds

Orudis KT
  • Specialized
8.4

A medicine that reduces pain and swelling in joints and muscles

Surface Forms

Orudis singular
Orudis plural

Etymology

Orudis is a trademark brand name for the pain medicine ketoprofen. A helpful way to remember it is to think of Orudis as the name on a box that reduces 'pain' and 'inflammation', so Orudis tells you the product is for easing pain and swelling.