Flurbiprofen

Overview

Flurbiprofen is NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug). Flurbiprofen is a propionic acid derivative and structurally related to ibuprofen. Flurbiprofen is used to relieve pain and to reduce inflammation or swelling and fever. Flurbiprofen is used in the treatment of pain, swelling and stiffness associated with arthritis and as eye drops to prevent trauma-induced pupil constriction during surgery.

Categories

• 2 Analgesics, antipyretics, NSAIDs, antigout, and antirheumatics
  • 2.1 Non-opioid analgesics
  • 2.1.3 Non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)

• 2 Analgesics, antipyretics, NSAIDs, antigout, and antirheumatics
  • 2.5 Antirheumatics, topical

• 21 Ophthalmological preparations
  • 21.2 Anti-inflammatory agents
  • 21.2.3 Non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)

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Primary Characterstics

Indications

Pharmacokinetics

Contraindications

Flurbiprofen is contraindicated in conditions like Peptic ulcer, Ulcerative colitis, Bronchospasm.

Drug Interactions

Side Effects

Dosage

Flurbiprofen's dosage details are as follows:

Dose	Single Dose	Frequency	Route	Instructions
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
Paedriatic Dosage (20kg)
3 mg/kg	3 (3)	24 hourly	Oral	-
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
				Not recommended in this age group

High Risk Groups

Drug should not be given to Pregnant Mothers, and Neonates.

If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.

Warning / Precautions

Storage Conditions

Interference in Pathology

Brands / Trade Names of Flurbiprofen

Manufacturers of Flurbiprofen in Pakistan

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