Ansaid (Flurbiprofen)
October 18th, 2011 by admin1
Ansaid or more commonly known to doctors as Flurbiprofen is a drug that is used to relive pain, tenderness, swelling, and stiffness caused by osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis is caused by the breaking down of the lining of the joints. Ansaid is also used in treating rheumatoid arthritis, which is arthritis caused by the swelling of the lining of the joints. Ansaid is in a class of medication called NSAIDs. NSAID stands for non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. These drugs work by stopping the body’s production of a substance that causes pain, fever, and inflammation.
Ansaid should be used exactly as directed by your doctor or pharmacist. It usually comes in tablet form and is taken by mouth. Follow the instructions carefully and ask your doctor or pharmacist if you do not understand the instructions. Do not take more or less than is prescribed and do not take it more often than is prescribed. Ansaid is also used in ankylosing spondylitis which is arthritis in the spine. Your doctor may also prescribe this medication for other uses.
Before taking Ansaid tell your doctor if you allergic to flurbiprofen. Tell your doctor about any other medications that you are taking, also any supplements that you are taking as these could adversely affect your body. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, going to become pregnant, or breast feeding. If you are going to have surgery, be sure to tell your doctor or surgeon that you are taking Ansaid. If you forget a dose of Ansaid do not take a double dose to make up the missed one.
While taking Ansaid you may experience some side effects. If you experience any of the following side effects and they are severe or do not go away contact your doctor immediately:
- headache
- nervousness or anxiety
- depression
- memory problems
- shaking of a part of the body that you cannot control
- difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep
- vomiting
- gas
- constipation
- diarrhea
- runny nose
- ringing in the ears
If you experience any serious side effects contact your doctor immediately. Serious side effects include:
- changes in vision (blurriness, difficulty seeing)
- unexplained weight gain
- fever
- blisters
- rash
- itching
- hives
- swelling of the eyes, face, lips, tongue, throat, hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs
- difficulty breathing or swallowing
- pale skin
- fast heartbeat
- excessive tiredness
- unusual bleeding or bruising
- lack of energy
- nausea
- loss of appetite
- pain in the upper right part of the stomach
- flu-like symptoms
- yellowing of the skin or eyes
- cloudy, discolored, or bloody urine
- back pain
- difficult or painful urination
Ansaid may have similar side effects to Hyaluronic acid. Hyaluronic acid side effects include:
- pain and redness at the injection site
- increased pressure in the eye
If you have any questions about Ansaid contact your doctor.