Flurbiprofen
Warnings
What may interact with Flurbiprofen?
Do not take this medicine with any of the following medications:
-cidofovir
-methotrexate
This medicine may also interact with the following medications:
-aspirin and aspirin-like drugs
-diuretics
-lithium
-medicines for high blood pressure
-medicines that treat or prevent blood clots like warfarin
What should I tell my health care provider before I take Flurbiprofen?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
-bleeding disorder
-coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) within the past 2 weeks
-dehydration
-heart attack
-heart disease
-heart failure
-high blood pressure
-if you often drink alcohol
-kidney disease
-liver disease
-lung or breathing disease (asthma)
-receiving steroids like dexamethasone or prednisone
-smoke tobacco cigarettes
-stomach bleeding
-stomach ulcers, other stomach or intestine problems
-take drugs that treat or prevent blood clots
-an unusual or allergic reaction to flurbiprofen, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-breast-feeding
What should I watch for while using Flurbiprofen?
Visit your health care provider for regular checks on your progress. Tell your health care provider if your symptoms do not start to get better or if they get worse.
Do not take other drugs that contain aspirin, ibuprofen, or naproxen with this drug. Side effects such as stomach upset, nausea, or ulcers may be more likely to occur. Many non-prescription drugs contain aspirin, ibuprofen, or naproxen. Always read labels carefully.
This drug can cause serious ulcers and bleeding in the stomach. It can happen with no warning. Smoking, drinking alcohol, older age, and poor health can also increase risks. Call your health care provider right away if you have stomach pain or blood in your vomit or stool.
This drug may cause serious skin reactions. They can happen weeks to months after starting the drug. Contact your health care provider right away if you notice fevers or flu-like symptoms with a rash. The rash may be red or purple and then turn into blisters or peeling of the skin. Or, you might notice a red rash with swelling of the face, lips or lymph nodes in your neck or under your arms.
This drug does not prevent a heart attack or stroke. This drug may increase the chance of a heart attack or stroke. The chance may increase the longer you use this drug or if you have heart disease. If you take aspirin to prevent a heart attack or stroke, talk to your health care provider about using this drug.
You may get drowsy or dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how this drug affects you. Do not stand up or sit up quickly, especially if you are an older patient. This reduces the risk of dizzy or fainting spells.
Where should I keep my medicine?
Keep out of the reach of children and pets.
Store at room temperature between 20 and 25 degrees C (68 and 77 degrees F). Throw away any unused drug after the expiration date.
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