Review the side-effects of Flurbiprofen as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
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.
Ansaid
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
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.
Other Precautions :
Do not take excess dose and avoid prolonged usage.Drug Name : Flurbiprofen
Flurbiprofen(Ansaid) generic 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 cause pain, fever, and inflammation.Trade Names for Flurbiprofen
India :
Ofid |
Flubifen |
Flurbired |
Ocuflur (0.03%w/v) |
Optifen (0.03%) |
Flubigat (0.03%w/v /0.3%) |
Flurbiren |
Ocupain |
Ocupain |
Lumat |
Takflur |
Flurbiren |
Proflur |
Flubigat Eye |
Flubichlor |
Flubi Eye |
Flurbin Eye |
Cadiflur |
Lumat |
Takflur
International :
Ansaid
