Medicines/Generics/Flurbiprofen

Flurbiprofen

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Overview

Flurbiprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that is used to treat pain or inflammation caused by osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis . Flurbiprofen may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Indications

Contraindications

Flurbiprofen can increase your risk of fatal heart attack or stroke, even if you don't have any risk factors. Do not use this medicine just before or after heart bypass surgery (coronary artery bypass graft, or CABG). Flurbiprofen may also cause stomach or intestinal bleeding, which can be fatal. These conditions can occur without warning while you are using flurbiprofen, especially in older adults. You should not use flurbiprofen if you are allergic to it, or if you have ever had an asthma attack or severe allergic reaction after taking aspirin or an NSAID. Tell your doctor if you have ever had: heart disease , high blood pressure , high cholesterol , diabetes, or if you smoke; a heart attack , stroke, or blood clot; stomach ulcers or bleeding; asthma; liver or kidney disease; or fluid retention . Do not use flurbiprofen during pregnancy unless your doctor tells you to. Using an NSAID in the last 20 weeks can harm the unborn baby or cause pregnancy complications. Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding. Not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.

Side Effects

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction (sneezing, runny or stuffy nose, hives, wheezing or trouble breathing, swelling in your face or throat) or a severe skin reaction (fever, sore throat , burning eyes, skin pain, red or purple skin rash with blistering and peeling). Get emergency medical help if you have signs of a heart attack or stroke: chest pain spreading to your jaw or shoulder, sudden numbness or weakness on one side of the body, slurred speech, feeling short of breath. Flurbiprofen may cause serious side effects. Stop using flurbiprofen and call your doctor at once if you have: changes in your vision; a skin rash, no matter how mild; shortness of breath (even with mild exertion); swelling or rapid weight gain; signs of stomach bleeding --bloody or tarry stools, coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds; liver problems --loss of appetite, stomach pain (upper right side), tiredness, itching, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes); kidney problems --little or no urination, swelling in your feet or ankles, feeling tired or short of breath; or low red blood cells (anemia) --pale skin, unusual tiredness, feeling light-headed or short of breath, cold hands and feet. Common side effects of flurbiprofen may include: indigestion, stomach pain, nausea, vomiting; confusion, tremors, feeling nervous; diarrhea, constipation ; headache, dizziness, drowsiness ; increased sweating, itching or rash; or ringing in your ears. This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Warnings

Flurbiprofen can increase your risk of fatal heart attack or stroke. Do not use flurbiprofen just before or after heart bypass surgery (coronary artery bypass graft, or CABG). Flurbiprofen may also cause stomach or intestinal bleeding, which can be fatal.

High Risk Groups

Adult Dosage

0.03 % (0.03 (0.03)) As recommended. Ophthalmic — As Required.To be given as drops. 75 to 100 mg (88 (87.5)) 12 hourly PO — Max. 300mg daily Scraped Dose — Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Use the lowest dose that is effective in treating your condition. If you use flurbiprofen long term, you may need frequent medical tests. Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

Child Dosage

3 mg/kg (3 (3)) 24 hourly Oral — -

Neonatal Dosage

( ) — Not recommended in this age group

Drug Interactions

Ask your doctor before using flurbiprofen if you take an antidepressant. Taking certain antidepressants with an NSAID may cause you to bruise or bleed easily. Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using flurbiprofen with any other medications, especially: lithium; methotrexate ; a blood thinner (warfarin, Coumadin, Jantoven); heart or blood pressure medication, including a diuretic or "water pill"; or steroid medicine (such as prednisone ). This list is not complete. Other drugs may affect flurbiprofen, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products . Not all possible drug interactions are listed here.

Storage

Eye Drops Store Below 40°C. Do not Freeze. Protect from Sunlight and Moisture. Tab Store Below 40°C. Protect from Sunlight and Moisture.

Available Brands in Pakistan

96 active brands listed alphabetically.

Flurbiprofen

Available Brands in Pakistan

ANAF

ANORCID

ANSAID

ASKOSAID

BENPROFEN

BIPROTEC

BRO-Z

BRUFOZ

DANSAID

DENTIFEN

DOL

DULPRO

ELIENT

ENDOL

ENFLAM

EXFLAM

F-100

FABOFEN

FBI

FB-SAID

FEBAGYL

FEN-100

FENY

FLAMTAB

FLIP

FLUBI

FLUR

FLURBAC

FLURBIMAK

FLURBIN

FLURBIZAN

FLURFIN

FLURGEM

FLURIDOL

FLURITAB

FLURITAB-100

FLURLE

FLUROFEN

FLUROFEN

FLURUN

FLURWIN

FLURWOOD

FLUSAID

FLUWITT

FROBAFEN

FROBEN

FRODON

FRUGESIC

FYSID

HEALSED

IB-PROOF

INFLAMATIX

Inflamatix SR

INSTAGESIC

JASIC

LUBIFEN

MAGIFEN

MARIFEN

MOBEZ

NAPLUR

NEFRO

NEO TRIAD

OCUFEN

OLGON

OPTOFEN

ORAGESIC

OSTIFLUR

PAINCID

PANSAID

PANSOL

PRO-F

Q-FUR

RAKAPROFEN

RANGAFEN

RASBID

RELAXOFEN

RIBOPROFEN

RUBINOL