Ansaid (Flurbiprofen)

Ansaid Information

Ansaid, with the generic name of Flurbiprofen, belongs to a class of drugs known as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). It works by reducing the hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body.

Ansaid Indications

Ansaid is specially formulated to relieve pain, inflammation, and stiffness caused by arthritis.

Ansaid Warnings/Precautions

Inform your doctor if you have any of the conditions below prior to taking Ansaid:

• have an allergy to aspirin or any other NSAIDs
• ulcer or bleeding in your stomach
• drink more than three alcoholic beverages a day
• liver or kidney disease
• coagulation (bleeding) disorder
• congestive heart failure
• fluid retention
• heart disease
• high blood pressure

In any of the cases above, you may be given dosage adjustments or may need to undergo special monitoring during the treatment period.

Ansaid belongs to a class of drugs known as FDA Pregnancy Category C. This entails that it is not known how it can affect an unborn child. Should you be pregnant or planning to be, have a talk with your doctor first before taking this drug. Do not take Ansaid if you are in the third trimester if your pregnancy as it can affect the fetus’ heart.

It is not known if Ansaid passes into breast milk. Breastfeeding moms are therefore strongly advised to see their doctor first before deciding to take Ansaid.

Ansaid Intake Instructions

Each dose is taken with a full glass of water on a full stomach. This is to prevent stomach upset.

Ansaid Missed Dose

Unless directed by your doctor, Ansaid must not be double dosed. Should you miss a dose, apply it as soon as you remember as long as it is not almost time for the next scheduled dose. Otherwise, skip missed dosed and proceed with the next.

If you are taking Ansaid only as needed, take the missed dose as if it is needed. Then wait for the recommended or prescribed amount of time before taking another dose.

Ansaid Overdose

Symptoms of over dosage may include:

• nausea
• vomiting
• abdominal pain
• dizziness
• drowsiness
• headache
• ringing in the ears
• blurred vision
• seizures
• sweating
• numbness or tingling
• little or no urine production
• slow breathing

Should you experience any of the conditions above, seek medical assistance.

Ansaid Side Effects

Stop intake of Ansaid and seek medical assistance if you observe adverse effects such as:

• allergic reactions (such as difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives)
• muscle cramps, numbness, or tingling
• ulcers (open sores) in the mouth
• rapid weight gain (fluid retention)
• seizures
• decreased hearing or ringing in the ears
• yellowing of the skin and eyes (jaundice)
• abdominal cramping, indigestion, or heartburn

Other minor effects may also be felt. In any of the cases below, continue intake of Ansaid and see your doctor:

• dizziness or headache
• nausea, diarrhea, or constipation
• depression
• fatigue or weakness
• dry mouth
• irregular menstrual periods

See your doctor immediately if you observe blood in vomit, or bloody, black, or tarry stools. These could be symptoms of stomach or intestinal damage and could be fatal.

For other symptoms not mentioned that are particularly causing discomfort, inform your doctor.

Ansaid Drug Interactions

Inform your doctor if you are currently taking any of the drugs below before using Ansaid:

• aspirin or other salicylates (form of aspirin) such as salsalate (Disalcid), diflunisal (Dolobid), choline salicylate-magnesium salicylate (Trilisate, Tricosal, others), and magnesium salicylate (Doan's, others)
• other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as diclofenac (Cataflam, Voltaren), etodolac (Lodine), fenoprofen (Nalfon), ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil, others), indomethacin (Indocin), ketoprofen (Orudis, Orudis KT), ketorolac (Toradol), meloxicam (Mobic), nabumetone (Relafen), naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn, Anaprox, others), oxaprozin (Daypro), piroxicam (Feldene), sulindac (Clinoril), or tolmetin (Tolectin)
• over-the-counter cough, cold, allergy, or pain medicines that contains aspirin, ibuprofen, Flurbiprofen, or ketoprofen
• anticoagulants (blood thinners) such as warfarin (Coumadin)
• steroids such as prednisone (Deltasone)
• insulin or oral diabetes medicines such as glipizide (Glucotrol), glyburide (Diabeta, Micronase), and others
• Probenecid (Benemid)
• lithium (Eskalith, Lithobid, others)
• bismuth subsalicylate in drugs such as Pepto-Bismol

You may need to undergo special monitoring during the treatment period or may be given dosage adjustments.

Have a talk with your doctor before deciding to take other prescribed or over-the-counter medicines, including vitamins & minerals, and herbal products.

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