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Ansaid Consumer Information
ANSAID
Generic Name: flurbiprofen (flure BI proe fen)
Brand Names: Ansaid
What is the most important information I should know about flurbiprofen?
- Take flurbiprofen with food, milk, or an antacid to lessen stomach upset.
- Watch for bloody, black, or tarry stools or blood in vomit. These symptoms could indicate damage to your gastrointestinal tract.
- If you drink more than three alcoholic beverages a day, flurbiprofen may increase the risk of stomach bleeding.
What is flurbiprofen?
- Flurbiprofen is in a class of drugs called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Flurbiprofen works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body.
- Flurbiprofen is used to reduce the pain, inflammation, and stiffness caused by arthritis.
- Flurbiprofen may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking flurbiprofen?
- Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you
- have an allergy to aspirin or any other NSAIDs,
- have an ulcer or bleeding in your stomach,
- drink more than three alcoholic beverages a day,
- have liver or kidney disease,
- have a coagulation (bleeding) disorder,
- have congestive heart failure,
- have fluid retention,
- have heart disease, or
- have high blood pressure.
- You may not be able to take flurbiprofen, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listed above.
- It is not known whether flurbiprofen will be harmful to an unborn baby. Flurbiprofen should not be taken in late pregnancy (the third trimester) because a similar drug is known to affect the baby's heart. Do not take flurbiprofen without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment.
- It is not known whether flurbiprofen passes into breast milk. Do not take this drug without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding.
How should I take flurbiprofen?
- Take flurbiprofen exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these instructions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.
- Take each dose with a full glass of water.
- Take each dose with food, milk, or an antacid to lessen stomach upset.
- Store flurbiprofen at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
What happens if I miss a dose?
- Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and take only your next regularly scheduled dose. Do not take a double dose of this medication.
What happens if I overdose?
- Seek emergency medical attention if an overdose is suspected.
- Symptoms of a flurbiprofen overdose include nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, dizziness, drowsiness, headache, ringing in the ears, blurred vision, seizures, sweating, numbness or tingling, little or no urine production, and slow breathing.
What should I avoid while taking flurbiprofen?
- Avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight. Flurbiprofen may increase the sensitivity of the skin to sunlight. Use a sunscreen and wear protective clothing when exposure to the sun is unavoidable.
- If you drink more than three alcoholic beverages a day, flurbiprofen may increase the risk of stomach bleeding.
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