Concentration of carprofen in the serum and the synovial fluid in rheumatoid arthritis patients. 1983

S Jalava, and P Heizmann, and T Kylmämaa

Concentrations of carprofen in the serum and the synovial fluid were determined in 13 patients with classical or confirmed rheumatoid arthritis. Four hours after the oral administration of 100 mg of carprofen, as one capsule, concentrations in the synovial fluid were found to be between 3.5 micrograms/ml and 9.7 micrograms/ml, with a mean value (+/- SD) of 6.2 +/- 1.4 micrograms/ml, and concentrations in the serum were between 4.7 micrograms/ml and 14.8 micrograms/ml, with a mean value of 9.8 +/- 2.9 micrograms/ml. The carprofen concentrations in synovial fluid varied from 36.3 to 103.0% of those in serum, with a mean value of 65.0 +/- 14.4%. There is a highly significant correlation between carprofen concentrations in the serum and the synovial fluid.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D002227 Carbazoles Benzo-indoles similar to CARBOLINES which are pyrido-indoles. In plants, carbazoles are derived from indole and form some of the INDOLE ALKALOIDS.
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000893 Anti-Inflammatory Agents Substances that reduce or suppress INFLAMMATION. Anti-Inflammatory Agent,Antiinflammatory Agent,Agents, Anti-Inflammatory,Agents, Antiinflammatory,Anti-Inflammatories,Antiinflammatories,Antiinflammatory Agents,Agent, Anti-Inflammatory,Agent, Antiinflammatory,Agents, Anti Inflammatory,Anti Inflammatories,Anti Inflammatory Agent,Anti Inflammatory Agents
D001172 Arthritis, Rheumatoid A chronic systemic disease, primarily of the joints, marked by inflammatory changes in the synovial membranes and articular structures, widespread fibrinoid degeneration of the collagen fibers in mesenchymal tissues, and by atrophy and rarefaction of bony structures. Etiology is unknown, but autoimmune mechanisms have been implicated. Rheumatoid Arthritis
D013582 Synovial Fluid The clear, viscous fluid secreted by the SYNOVIAL MEMBRANE. It contains mucin, albumin, fat, and mineral salts and serves to lubricate joints. Synovia,Fluid, Synovial,Fluids, Synovial,Synovial Fluids

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