Is Flurbiprofen The Best Medicine For Your Pain?

Is feeling pain normal? Yes, it is a basic feeling experienced by living things on several occasions; but being in pain perpetually is not normal. In fact, no pain is normal.  Pain is an indication in your nervous system that something is wrong. Pain comes in varied dimensions. It can be felt with a prick, a tingle, a sting, a burn, or an ache. Pain can be sharp or mild. It comes and goes intermittently or may remain constant. A part of your body can experience pain. Pain is broadly divided into chronic pain and acute pain.

Acute pain is mostly a result of a disease, an injury, or an inflammation. It can often be diagnosed and treated. It tends to go away with time, although sometimes acute pain can turn into chronic pain. Chronic pain lasts for a long time and can cause severe problems. 

The good news is that pain can be managed!

Pain itself may not always be eradicated, but it can be treated with the correct medication and identification of the core problem. There are many ways to treat it. Pain relievers are the common medicines given to relieve pain. NSAIDs and opiate (narcotic) analgesics are the preferred choice. Acupuncture, physical therapy, and sometimes surgery is also recommended depending on the kind of pain.

Flurbiprofen is prescribed by doctors to reduce pain, swelling, and joint stiffness from arthritis and osteoarthritis. It is also used to relieve pain from various conditions such as dental pain, menstrual cramps, and muscle aches. The idea of pain management is to ease suffering and help the patient lead a better life.

Let us understand Flurbiprofen

Flurbiprofen is one of the nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID). It blocks the production of certain natural substances in your body that cause inflammation. The swelling and pain are thus decreased. In chronic pains like arthritis, the doctors can adopt a multidisciplinary approach like prescribing Flurbiprofen along with some other medicines or with some non-drug treatments like physiotherapy.

Precautions to be taken with Flurbiprofen

It is seen that people who consume drugs like Flurbiprofen or any nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) (other than aspirin) are at an increased risk of heart attack, or a stroke.
Discuss the risk factors and the benefits associated with the medicine. Inform your doctor if you are allergic to aspirin or any NSAIDs.
It is imperative to inform your doctor about your health history and family medical history.
Let your doctor know if you have asthma, stomach ulcers, liver disorders, or kidney problems.
Flurbiprofen is not suitable for pregnant ladies or breastfeeding mothers. It is crucial to let your doctor know if you fall into that category.
Refrain from drinking alcohol when taking Flurbiprofen as it may lead to stomach bleeding.

How to take Flurbiprofen?

Flurbiprofen comes as a tablet to take by mouth.
It needs to be taken two to four times a day.
It is most beneficial to take flurbiprofen every day at the same time.

For oral dosage form (tablets):

For osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis:
•    For adults, the dose is 200 to 300 milligrams (mg) per day, divided into 2 to 4 equal doses. Maximum of 100mg in a single dose.
•    For children, the dose is decided by your doctor depending on many factors.
Depending upon the response to the medicine your doctor can adjust the dose.

How is Flurbiprofen available?

Flurbiprofen is available as 100 milligrams (mg) and 50 milligrams (mg) tablets.
Some popular brands of Flurbiprofen found in India are given below
•    Brugel, Abbott.
•    Fbn, Micro Labs Ltd.
•    Ocuflur, FDC Ltd.
•    Flurbin, Optho Pharma Pvt Ltd.
•    Flubifen, Sunways India Pvt Ltd.
•    Flubi, Entod Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
•    Bellflur, Bell Pharma Pvt Ltd.
•    Kaziflur, Kaizen Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd.

Side Effects of Flurbiprofen

A side effect is often a secondary effect other than the one intended. All medicines have side effects. It is crucial to know the common, mild, and severe side effects of any medicine so that if you get one, you are prepared and can be aware of what needs to be done. It is best to discuss the side effects before you start the therapy. Most side effects are mild and get better with time.

Some common side effects of Flurbiprofen are listed below

•    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
•    Diarrhoea
•    Runny nose
•    Ringing in the ears

Each patient experiences different side effects. Some side effects can be severe. If you experience any of the following symptoms or those listed call your doctor immediately or get emergency medical attention

Severe side effects of Flurbiprofen

•    Changes in vision (blurriness, difficulty seeing)
•    Unexplained weight gain
•    Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
•    Swelling in the legs, arms, or stomach
•    Fever
•    Blisters
•    Rash
•    Itching
•    Hives
•    Swelling of body parts like eyes and hands
•    Difficulty swallowing
•    Difficult breathing
•    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 or fever-like symptoms
•    Yellowing of the skin or eyes
•    Cloudy, bloody, or discoloured urine
•    Back pain
•    Difficult or painful urination

The overdose symptoms may include the following

•    Lack of energy
•    Drowsiness
•    Nausea
•    Vomiting
•    Stomach pain
•    Bloody, black stools
•    Vomit that is brown or with blood
•    Difficulty breathing
•    A loss of consciousness for a short time (coma)

In case of an overdose, call your doctor immediately and seek medical expertise.

How do you know if Flurbiprofen is the best drug for you?

Managing pain is not an easy job. The doctors generally, prescribe a drug, and based on the patient’s response to a particular medicine, they change the drug or alter the dose. Each individual will have a different response to the same drug, that is because of the genetic profile. Genes make a person unique. Genes also influence the body’s response to the medicines you consume. 

The best method to understand the response of the body toward the drugs is by taking the MEDNAwise pharmacogenetic test.  This test studies your genetic profile and the response of your body to varied drugs. 
MEDNAwise pharmacogenetic test eliminates the need for trial and error and a state of no response to tell you the best-suited drug for you. With this test, your doctor knows the drugs that are best suited for you and have the least adverse effects.  MEDNAwise tells you your genetic response to 70+ drugs including Flurbiprofen.

To understand your body better, MEDNAwise genetic testing is the perfect tool for you. It can tell you the most effective drug for you, the correct dosages, and the drugs with the least adverse effects. The best part is the results of this test can be re-used as you need to take this test only once.  With the results, your doctor has access to your medical information for your entire lifetime!

Your doctor can take precise actions for treatment solutions. Personalized medicines are a thing now, and you must take advantage of them to lead a happier life. MEDNAwise is an easy and affordable test. A quick, do-it-yourself, saliva sample is all you need to send. The genetic counsellors help you interpret the results once they are out and help you plan your future health regime.

Do not wait any more, today is the right time and place. Call Indus Health Plus today to book your MEDNAwise test and be on the path to good health!