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Flurbiprofen Sodium Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Flurbiprofen sodium 0.03%; oph soln; contains thimerosal 0.005%.
Pharmacological Class
NSAID.
How Supplied
Contact supplier
Manufacturer
Flurbiprofen Sodium Indications
Indications
For the inhibition of intraoperative miosis.
Flurbiprofen Sodium Dosage and Administration
Adult
1 drop in the eye approx. every ½ hour beginning 2 hours before surgery for a total of 4 drops.
Children
Not established.
Flurbiprofen Sodium Contraindications
Not Applicable
Flurbiprofen Sodium Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Flurbiprofen Sodium Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Increased bleeding of ocular tissues including hyphemas in conjunction with ocular surgery. Bleeding tendencies. Pregnancy (Cat.C). Nursing mothers: not recommended.
Flurbiprofen Sodium Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Flurbiprofen Sodium Interactions
Interactions
Caution with concomitant drugs that prolong bleeding time.
Flurbiprofen Sodium Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Ocular irritation, fibrosis, hyphema, miosis, mydriasis, ocular hyperemia, bleeding; delayed wound healing.
Flurbiprofen Sodium Clinical Trials
See Literature
Flurbiprofen Sodium Note
Notes
Formerly known under the brand name Ocufen.
Flurbiprofen Sodium Patient Counseling
See Literature
