What is Flurbiprofen: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

Updated Jan 12, 2021  •  Published Dec 30, 2020

Flurbiprofen overview

BRAND NAMES:

  • Ansaid

Generic Names:

  • Flurbiprofen

Uses:

  • Treats pain and arthritis. This medicine is an NSAID.

Therapeutic Classes:

  • Central Nervous System Agent, Musculoskeletal Agent, Antirheumatic, Analgesic

Forms:

  • Tablet

How it’s taken:

  • By mouth

What form(s) does Flurbiprofen come in

  • Tablet

What are common Flurbiprofen doses?

  • Tablet 50MG

  • Tablet 100MG

Common Flurbiprofen prescriptions

  • Flurbiprofen
    100mg tablet

  • Flurbiprofen
    50mg tablet

How to take Flurbiprofen

  • Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

  • Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

  • This medicine should come with a Medication Guide. Ask your pharmacist for a copy if you do not have one.

  • Swallow the tablet whole. Do not break, crush, divide, or chew it.

  • Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.

  • This medicine should come with a Medication Guide. Ask your pharmacist for a copy if you do not have one.

  • Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

  • Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.

  • Swallow the tablet whole. Do not break, crush, divide, or chew it.

  • Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

Flurbiprofen contraindications

  • This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction (including asthma) to flurbiprofen, aspirin, or similar medicines. Do not use it if you have had heart surgery, including coronary artery bypass graft.

Flurbiprofen warnings

  • Unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness

  • Sudden or severe headache, or problems with vision, speech, or walking

  • Severe stomach pain, vomiting blood, bloody, black or tarry stools

  • Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

  • Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

  • Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease, asthma, bleeding problems, congestive heart failure, high blood pressure, or other heart problems, or a history of ulcers or other digestive problems. Tell your doctor if you smoke or drink alcohol.

  • This medicine may cause the following problems:High risk of heart attack, stroke, or heart failureBleeding and ulcers in your stomach or intestinesLiver damageHigh blood pressureKidney damageSerious skin reactionsChanges in vision

  • Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results.

  • Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Do not use this medicine during the later part of pregnancy.

Flurbiprofen interactions

  • Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

  • Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

  • Some foods and medicines can affect how this medicine works. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following:Aspirin, cyclosporine, diflunisal, digoxin, lithium, methotrexate, pemetrexed, or salsalateBlood pressure medicineBlood thinner (including warfarin)Diuretic (water pill)Medicine to treat depressionSteroid medicine

  • Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease, asthma, bleeding problems, congestive heart failure, high blood pressure, or other heart problems, or a history of ulcers or other digestive problems. Tell your doctor if you smoke or drink alcohol.

  • This medicine may cause the following problems:High risk of heart attack, stroke, or heart failureBleeding and ulcers in your stomach or intestinesLiver damageHigh blood pressureKidney damageSerious skin reactionsChanges in vision

  • Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results.

Flurbiprofen side effects

Serious Side Effects

  • Fast, slow, or pounding heartbeat

  • Chest pain, trouble breathing, coughing up blood, numbness or weakness in your arm or leg, or on one side of your body

  • Unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness

  • Severe stomach pain, vomiting blood, bloody, black or tarry stools

  • Decrease in how much or how often you urinate, rapid weight gain, swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet

  • Sudden or severe headache, or problems with vision, speech, or walking

  • Blistering, peeling, or red skin rash

  • Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing

  • Dark urine or pale stools, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, stomach pain, yellow skin or eyes