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Flurbiprofen
Latest prescription information about Flurbiprofen. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : Flurbiprofen
Pronunciation : flure bi' proe fen
Therapeutic Classification : anti- inflammatory agents
Trade Name(s):
India- Arflur Cr-Tab, Arflur Tab, Binea Eye Drops, Brufen Gel Gel, Cadiflur Drops, Eyefen Eye Drops, Fbn Eye Drops, Flubip Eye Drops, Fludrop Drops, Flufen Drops, Flur Eye Drops, Flurbiren Eye Drops, Flurofen Tab, Froben Sr Cap, Laboflur Eye Drops, Lorphen Eye Drops, Ocuflur Eye Drops, Optifen Eye Drops, Optiflur Eye/Ear Drops, Oxiber Eye Drops, Soflur Eye/Ear Drops, Visiflur Drops, Zyflur Eye Drops. International- Ansaid. This medication is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent (NSAIA), prescribed for pain, tenderness, swelling, and stiffness caused by osteoarthritis (arthritis caused by a breakdown of the lining of the joints) and rheumatoid arthritis (arthritis caused by swelling of the lining of the joints), inflammation of eye, dysmenorrhea. It prevents the production of irritant chemicals that causes pain, fever, and inflammation. When it is not to be taken (Contraindications):
When it is to be taken : PO: Pain and inflammation associated with musculoskeletal and joint disorders- 150-200 mg/day in divided doses, up to 300 mg/day in severe cases. Dysmenorrhoea( pain during menstruation)- Initial: 100 mg, then 50-100 mg 4-6 hourly. Max: 300 mg/day. Sore throat- Per loz contains 8.75 mg flurbiprofen: 1 loz 3-6 hourly, up to a max of 3 days. Max: 5 loz/day. Eye drops- Prophylaxis of miosis during ocular surgery- Adult: As sodium: Instill 1 drop of a 0.03% solution into the eye every 30 minutes starting 2 hour before and ending not < 30 minutes before the surgery. Ophthalmic- Postoperative ocular inflammation- Adult: Instill 1 drop of a 0.03% solution into the eye 4 times daily for 1-3 week starting at 24 hour after surgery. How it should be taken : It comes as a tablet to take by mouth as directed by your physician. Instill eye drops 30 min before surgery. Special Instruction : *Caution should be exercised in patients with kidney or liver, heart diseases, hypertension, NSAID reactions, peptic ulcer, blood clotting problems, pregnant women, breastfeeding, elderly patients, and children. *It may cause hypertension, impaired kidney function. *Monitor complete blood count, GI ulceration, liver function regularly. Side Effects : Gastrointestinal- Abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, dyspepsia/heartburn, flatulence, GI bleeding, nausea and vomiting. Central Nervous System- Memory loss, anxiety, weakness, depression, dizziness/vertigo, headache, increased reflexes, sleeplessness, uneasiness, nervousness, drowsiness and tremor. Skin- Rash. Eye and ENT- Stuffy nose, ringing in the ears, vision changes; fibrosis, increased bleeding tendency of ocular tissues in conjunction with eye surgery, constriction of pupil, dilatation of pupil, eye irritation, transient burning and stinging upon instillation (ophthalmic use). Genitourinary- Urinary tract infection. Metabolic- Body weight changes. Miscellaneous- Edema. Potentially Fatal - Peptic ulceration, bleeding and perforation. *Do not take excess dose and avoid prolonged usage. Storage Conditions : Ophthalmic and Oral: Store at 15-25°C. Store it in an airtight container and in room temperature. |
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