Flurbiprofen
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Flurbiprofen
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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.
Indications
Flurbiprofen is primarily indicated in conditions like Adjunct in GI-disorders, Ankylosing spondylitis, Dysmenorrhoea, Gout, Juvenile chronic arthritis, Mild to moderate pain, Musculoskeletal disorders, Nausea and vomiting (palliative care), Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID), Osteoarthritis, Pain, Post operative analgesia, Rheumatoid arthritis.
Contraindication
Flurbiprofen is contraindicated in conditions like Peptic ulcer,Ulcerative colitis,Bronchospasm.
Side Effects
Flurbiprofen produces potentially life-threatening effects which include Hemorrhage, Peptic ulceration, Perforation. which are responsible for the discontinuation of Flurbiprofen therapy.The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Flurbiprofen are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Dizziness, Tinnitus, GI reactions, Blurred vision, Peripheral edema, Deafness, Cutaneous vasculitis, Epidermal necrosis, Exfoliative dermatitis, Lichinoid eruptions.
Warnings
Flurbiprofen should be used with caution in patients with history especially of any liver or kidney disease, blood disorders, ulcers, heart disease, alcohol use, high blood pressure, eye disease or allergies, especially drug allergies. It should be used with caution when performing tasks requiring alertness. Limit alcohol intake as it may intensify the drowsiness effect of this medication and make stomach or intestines more likely to bleed. Caution is advised when this drug is used in the elderly. This medication should be used during pregnancy or lactation only if clearly needed. Use of this drug during the last 6 months of pregnancy is not recommended.
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.
Dosage
Flurbiprofen Dosage for Adults
| Dose | 0.03 % |
| Single Dose | 0.03 (0.03) |
| Frequency | As recommended. |
| Route | Ophthalmic |
| Note: As Required.To be given as drops. | |
| Dose | 75 to 100 mg |
| Single Dose | 88 (87.5) |
| Frequency | 12 hourly |
| Route | PO |
| Note: Max. 300mg daily |
Flurbiprofen Dosage for Neonatal
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| Note: Not recommended in this age group |
Flurbiprofen Dosage for Paedriatic
| Dose | 3 mg/kg |
| Single Dose | 3 (3) |
| Frequency | 24 hourly |
| Route | Oral |
| Note: - |
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