Both Celebrex and Ketofan are used to relieve pain and inflammation, but they belong to different subclasses of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and have differences in their mechanism of action and potential side effects. Understanding these differences helps determine the most appropriate medication for symptom relief.
Ingredients of Celebrex Tablets
Celebrex tablets contain the active ingredient celecoxib. Celecoxib belongs to a class of selective COX-2 inhibitors. It works primarily by inhibiting the enzyme cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2), the enzyme responsible for the production of prostaglandins that cause pain and inflammation. It has less effect on the enzyme COX-1, which is responsible for important physiological functions in the stomach, intestines, kidneys, and platelets.
Ingredients of Ketofan Tablets
Ketofan tablets contain the active ingredient ketoprofen. Ketoprofen belongs to the traditional non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by inhibiting both COX-1 and COX-2 enzymes, reducing prostaglandin production and thus relieving pain, inflammation, and fever.
About Celebrex Tablets
Drug Class: Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
Drug Classification: Selective COX-2 inhibitors
Dosage Form: Capsules
Pharmacological Family: Musculoskeletal drugs, Non-opioid analgesics, Anti-inflammatory drugs
Active Ingredient: Celecoxib
About Ketofan Tablets
Drug Class: Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
Drug Classification: Non-selective NSAIDs
Pharmacological Form: Coated tablets
Pharmacological Family: Musculoskeletal drugs, Non-opioid analgesics, Anti-inflammatory drugs
Active Ingredient: Ketoprofen
Scientific Degree: Pharmacist
Country: Egypt
Dr. Rawan Mosaad El-Saeed is a clinical pharmacist and medical content reviewer holding a Bachelor of Pharmacy degree from Horus University in Egypt. She has hands-on community pharmacy experience in providing medication therapy counseling, monitoring drug-drug interactions, and ensuring patient adherence to safe usage protocols. She specializes in authoring and fact-checking pharmaceutical guides and simplifying clinical pharmacology based on the latest evidence-based guidelines and internationally accredited references, dedicated to delivering accurate, reliable, and safe healthcare information for readers.
Published Date: 21 April 2025
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Drugs Celecoxib
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Drugs Ketoprofen
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