Question 1

Indications?

Accepted Answer

This medication is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent (NSAIA), prescribed for pain, tenderness, swelling, and stiffness caused by osteo﻿‍​‍‍‍​‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍​‍﻿arthritis (arthritis caused by a breakdown of the lining of the joints) and rheumatoid arthritis (arthritis caused by swelling of the lining of the joints), inflammation of eye, dysmenorrhea. It prevents the production of irritant chemicals t

Question 2

Side Effects?

Accepted Answer

Gastrointestinal
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Abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, dyspepsia/heartburn, flatulence, GI bleeding, nausea and vomiting.
Central Nervous System
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Memory loss, anxiety, weakness, depression, dizziness/vertigo, headache, increased reflexes, sleeplessn﻿‍​‍‍‍​‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍​‍﻿ess, uneasiness, nervousness, drowsiness and tremor.
Skin
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Rash.
Eye and ENT
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Stuffy nose, ringing in the ears, vision c

Question 3

Warnings?

Accepted Answer

•Caution should be exercised in patients with kidney or liver, heart diseases, hypertension, NSAID reactions, p﻿‍​‍‍‍​‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍​‍﻿eptic 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.

Flurbiprofen - Indications, Dosage, Side Effects and Precautions

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