FLURBIPROFEN

Overview

FLURBIPROFEN is a Schedule H drug.
Flurbiprofen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to treat pain and inflammation. It may be taken with food to decrease stomach upset. Flurbiprofen is a prescription medication used to treat the symptoms of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. It is also used in liquid form to prevent or reduce changes in the eye that can occur during eye surgery.

Usage

FLURBIPROFEN is generally used to treat: Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Ask your doctor

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe

How Do I Take It?

FLURBIPROFEN is generally taken With Food.
Route of Administration: Oral,

Precautions

  • This medication comes in tablet form and is taken up to 4 times a day with or without food. It is also available as an eye drop, and is usually instilled every 30 minutes beginning 2 hours before surgery, for a total of 4 doses.
  • This medicine may cause stomach bleeding. Daily use of alcohol and tobacco, especially when combined with this medicine, may increase your risk for stomach bleeding. Limit alcohol and stop smoking.
  • This medication may make you more sensitive to the sun. Limit your time in the sun. Avoid tanning booths and sunlamps. Use sunscreen and wear protective clothing when outdoors.
  • Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of this drug, especially stomach/intestinal bleeding, kidney problems, and worsening heart problems.
  • Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or if you plan to become pregnant. During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. It is not recommended for use during the first and last trimesters of pregnancy due to possible harm to the unborn baby and interference with normal labor/delivery.
  • This drug passes into breast milk and may have undesirable effects on a nursing infant. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
  • Before taking flurbiprofen, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it or to aspirin or other NSAIDs (e.g., ibuprofen, naproxen, celecoxib).
  • This medication should not be used if you have certain medical conditions. Before using this medicine, consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have aspirin-sensitive asthma (a history of worsening breathing with runny/stuffy nose after taking aspirin or other NSAIDs), recent heart bypass surgery (CABG).

Symptoms of Overdosage

FLURBIPROFEN over-dosage can result in: Abdomen Pain, Vomit, Drowsiness, Slow Or Irregular Breathing

Common Side-Effects

FLURBIPROFEN : Abdomen Pain, Black (tar) Colored Stools, Constipation, Difficulty Urinating, Lower Back Pain

Serious Side-Effects

FLURBIPROFEN : Stomach Pain, Abdomen Pain, Bloody Or Red Colored Vomit, Bloody Or Red Colored Stools, Irregular Heartbeat

Rare Side-Effects

FLURBIPROFEN : Back Pain, Gums Bleeding, Loose Motion, Eyes Blurred Vision, Chest Pain, Chills, Cough, Dark Colored (brown) Urine, Difficulty Breathing, Difficulty Swallowing, Dizziness, Fatigue (tiredness), Irregular Heartbeat, Fainting, Lightheadedness, Head Headache, Fever, Body Itching, Increased Thirst, Slow Heart Rate (pulse), Loss Of Appetite, Nausea, Pale Skin, Eyes Eye Irritation, Eyes Swelling, Throat Soreness, Body Excessive Sweating, Vomit, Weight Gain, Weight Loss (unintentional), Eyes Yellow Eyes

Disease Interactions

FLURBIPROFEN can interfere with: Asthma, Anemia, Heart Failure, Acute Liver Failure, Hypercalcaemia, Hyperkalemia, Hypertension, Thrombosis

Technical Classification

FLURBIPROFEN is categorized as: NONSTEROIDAL ANTI-INFLAMMATORY AGENTS / ANALGESICS / CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM AGENTS

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with FLURBIPROFEN as Ingredient

AFLUR 0.03%W/V EAR DPSFLURBIPROFEN 0.03 %W/V
BELLFLUR EYE DPSFLURBIPROFEN 3.0 MG
BRUGEL 5% W/W GELFLURBIPROFEN 5.0 %W/W
BRUGEL ACTIFAST 5% GELFLURBIPROFEN 5.0 %
BRUGELFLURBIPROFEN 5 %W/W
CADIFLUR 0.03% EYE DPSFLURBIPROFEN 0.03 %
DOLOKIND 100MG EYE DPSFLURBIPROFEN 100.0 MG
EYEFLUR 0.03% EYE DPSFLURBIPROFEN 0.03 %
FBN 0.03% EYE DPSFLURBIPROFEN 0.03 %
FLB EYE DPSFLURBIPROFEN
FLU BI EYE DPSFLURBIPROFEN
FLUBI 0.03% EYE DPSFLURBIPROFEN 0.03 %
FLUBICHLOR 0.5%W/V/0.03%W/V EYE DPSFLURBIPROFEN 0.03 %W/V, CHLORAMPHENICOL 0.5 %W/V
FLUBIFEN 0.03% EYE DPSFLURBIPROFEN 0.03 %
FLUBIGAT 0.3MG/3MG EYE DPSGEFITINIB 3.0 MG, FLURBIPROFEN 0.3 MG
FLUDPS 0.03% EYE DPSFLURBIPROFEN 0.03 %
FLUFEN 0.03% EYE DPSFLURBIPROFEN 0.03 %
FLUR EYE DPSFLURBIPROFEN 0.03 %W/V
FLUR EYE DROPSHYDROXYPROPYLMETHYLCELLULOSE 0.25 %W/V, FLURBIPROFEN 0.03 %W/V
FLURBIN 0.03% W/V EYE DPSFLURBIPROFEN 0.03 %W/V
FLURBIREN 0.03% EYE DPSFLURBIPROFEN 0.03 %
FLURBITOP EYE DPSFLURBIPROFEN
FLURGAT 0.3MG/3MG EYE DPSGEFITINIB 3.0 MG, FLURBIPROFEN 0.3 MG
FROBEN FR PWDFLURBIPROFEN
GATIAID F 0.03%/0.3% EYE DPSGEFITINIB 0.3 %W/V, FLURBIPROFEN 0.03 %W/V
HYLUR EYE DPSFLURBIPROFEN
KAZIFLUR 0.03%W/V EYE DPSFLURBIPROFEN 0.03 %W/V
LUFEN EYE DPSFLURBIPROFEN 0.3 %W/V
MIGRID 10MG TABFLURBIPROFEN 10.0 MG
OCUFLUR EYE DPSFLURBIPROFEN 0.03 %W/V
OCUFLUR ONT EYE OINTFLURBIPROFEN 0.03 %W/V
OPTIFEN 0.03% EYE DPSFLURBIPROFEN 0.03 %
PENFEN EYE DPSFLURBIPROFEN 0.03 %W/V, PHENYL MERCURIC NITRATE 0.002 %W/V, HYDROXYPROPYLMETHYLCELLULOSE 0.25 %W/V
PROFEN 0.03% EYE DPSFLURBIPROFEN 0.03 %
PROFLUR EYE DPSFLURBIPROFEN 0.03 %W/V, PHENYL MERCURIC NITRATE 0.002 %W/V
RAYFLUR EYE DPSFLURBIPROFEN , HYDROXYPROPYLMETHYLCELLULOSE , PHENYL MERCURIC NITRATE
SAPLURE EYE DPSPHENYL MERCURIC NITRATE 0.001 %W/V, FLURBIPROFEN 0.03 %W/V
SIOFLUR 0.03% EYE DPSFLURBIPROFEN 0.03 %
TAKFLUR 0.03%W/V/0.25%W/V/0.001%W/V EYE DPSPHENYL MERCURIC NITRATE 0.001 %W/V, HYDROXYPROPYLMETHYLCELLULOSE 0.25 %W/V, FLURBIPROFEN 0.03 %W/V
TOFLER EYE DPSPHENYL MERCURIC NITRATE 0.001 %W/V, FLURBIPROFEN 0.03 %W/V
ZEFLUR EYE DPSHYDROXYPROPYLMETHYLCELLULOSE 0.25 %W/V, FLURBIPROFEN 0.03 %W/V