Cyclooxygenase inhibitor and calcium channel antagonist compositions and methods for use in urological procedures
Compositions of a cyclooxygenase inhibitor and a calcium channel antagonist in a liquid carrier. The composition may be administered the urinary tract during urological diagnostic, interventional, surgical and other medical procedures. One disclosed composition comprises ketoprofen and nifedipine in a liquid irrigation carrier, and includes a solubilizing agent, stabilizing agents and a buffering agent.
1. A stable composition for use in inhibiting pain/inflammation and spasm, comprising a combination of ketoprofen, nifedipine, propyl gallate and sodium metabisulfite in a liquid carrier, wherein the ketoprofen and nifedipine are included at a ketoprofen to nifedipine molar ratio of 3:1 plus or minus 20%.
2. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the liquid carrier comprises an aqueous solvent.
3. The composition of claim 2 , wherein the composition further comprises polyethylene glycol 400 as a cosolvent.
4. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the composition further comprises a citric acid buffer.