Ansaid

Active Ingredient(s): Flurbiprofen
FDA Approved: * October 31, 1988
Pharm Company: * PHARMACIA AND UPJOHN
Category: Arthritis

Flurbiprofen is a member of the phenylalkanoic acid derivative family of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). It is primarily indicated as a pre-operative anti-miotic (in an ophthalmic solution) as well as orally for arthritis or dental pain. Side effects are analogous to those of ibuprofen.[1] It was derived from propionic acid by the research arm of Boots UK during the 1960s, a period which also included the discovery of ibuprofen, indometacin, diclofenac, naproxen... [wikipedia]

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