FLUBIPROFEN

Overview

FLUBIPROFEN is a Schedule H drug.
Flurbiprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Flurbiprofen works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body. Flurbiprofen is used to treat pain or inflammation caused by osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis.

Usage

FLUBIPROFEN 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: Not Advised for age < 18yrs

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

How Do I Take It?

Route of Administration: Oral

Precautions

Avoid drinking alcohol. It may increase your risk of stomach bleeding. Avoid taking aspirin while you are taking flurbiprofen. 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.

Symptoms of Overdosage

FLUBIPROFEN over-dosage can result in: Difficulty Breathing

Common Side-Effects

FLUBIPROFEN : Edema, Dyspepsia, Abdomen Muscle Cramps Or Spasms (painful), Abdomen Pain, Loose Motion, Head Headache, Nausea

Serious Side-Effects

FLUBIPROFEN : Abdomen Pain, Constipation, Black (tar) Colored Stools, Blood Or Red Colored Urine, Pain With Urination, Vomit

Rare Side-Effects

FLUBIPROFEN : Hives, Skin Rash, Loose Motion, Nausea, Dizziness, Rapid Heart Rate (pulse), Throat Soreness, Abdomen Upset Stomach, Head Headache, Irregular Heartbeat

Disease Interactions

FLUBIPROFEN can interfere with: Asthma, Congestive Heart Disease, Hypertension, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Peptic Ulcer, Ulcer, Duodenal, Dermatitis, Acute Renal Failure, Hyponatremia, Myocardial Infarction, Transient Ischemic Attack, Anemia, Hyperkalemia, Thrombocytopathy, Thrombocytopenia, Vitamin K Deficiency

Technical Classification

FLUBIPROFEN 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 FLUBIPROFEN as Ingredient

BRUFEN GEL

FLUBIPROFEN 5 %W/W