Ansaid (Flurbiprofen)

Do’s

• Before starting Ansaid, read the Medication Guide provided by your pharmacist, and do so each time you get a refill. If you have any questions, ask your healthcare provider.
• Ansaid is typically taken by mouth as directed by your healthcare provider, usually 2 to 4 times daily. It should be taken with a full glass of water (8 ounces or 240 milliliters) unless your healthcare provider directs you otherwise. 
• The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment. To reduce the risk of stomach bleeding and other side effects, take this medication at the lowest effective dose for the shortest possible time.
• For ongoing conditions such as arthritis, continue taking this medication as directed, as it may take up to 2 weeks of regular use to experience the full benefit of this drug.
• If you are taking this drug "as needed" (not on a regular schedule), remember that pain medications work best if they are used as the first signs of pain occur. If you wait until the pain has worsened, the medicine may not work as well.

Don’ts

• To prevent stomach upset, do not lie down for at least 10 minutes after taking this medication. If stomach upset still occurs, take it with food, milk, or an antacid.
• Do not increase your dose or use this drug more often or for longer than prescribed.

Common Side Effects:

• Indigestion, stomach pain, nausea, vomiting
• Confusion, tremors, feeling nervous
• Diarrhea, constipation
• Headache, dizziness, drowsiness
• Increased sweating, itching, or rash
• Ringing in the ears 

Serious Side Effects:

• Black, tarry stools
• Vomiting of blood or material that looks like coffee grounds
• Decreased urination
• Severe stomach pain
• Skin rash
• Swelling of the face, fingers, feet, and/or lower legs
• Unusual bleeding or bruising
• Unusual weight gain
• Yellow skin or eyes
• Kidney problems (little or no urination, swelling in feet or ankles, feeling tired or short of breath)
• Low red blood cells (pale skin, unusual tiredness, feeling light-headed or short of breath, cold hands and feet) 

This is not an exhaustive list of side effects, and others may occur. If you experience any side effects, contact your healthcare provider for medical advice. 

Ansaid is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to flurbiprofen. It should not be given to patients who have experienced asthma, urticaria, or allergic-type reactions after taking aspirin or other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Severe, rarely fatal, anaphylactic-like reactions to nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs have been reported in such patients.

Consult a healthcare provider before taking any drug, changing any diet, or commencing or discontinuing any course of treatment.

Ansaid is contraindicated for the treatment of peri-operative pain in the setting of CABG surgery.

Carefully consider the potential benefits and risks of Ansaid and other treatment options before deciding to use it. Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration consistent with individual patient treatment goals.

Avoid using flurbiprofen during pregnancy unless advised by a healthcare provider, as it can harm the unborn baby or cause pregnancy complications. Consult a healthcare provider if breastfeeding.

This is not an exhaustive list of warnings and precautions. Consult a healthcare provider for personalized advice before using Ansaid.