Flurbiprofen
Generic Name
Flurbiprofen
Indications/Uses
Flurbiprofen can cause extreme side effects in some animals. The drug should not be administered to animals that have hypersensitivity or allergy to the drug, or to any of the topical or systemic NSAIDs. Flurbiprofen should not be prescribed to pets that are suffering from eye hemorrhage or defects associated with systemic clotting. The medicine has the possibility to increase bleeding tendencies during eye surgery when it is used before operation. Besides, Flurbiprofen delays healing of wounds and should be completely avoided in case of corneal ulceration. The drug should be used with extreme caution during the active wound-healing phase subsequent to eye surgery.
Precautions
Flurbiprofen can cause extreme side effects in some animals. The drug should not be administered to animals that have hypersensitivity or allergy to the drug, or to any of the topical or systemic NSAIDs. Flurbiprofen should not be prescribed to pets that are suffering from eye hemorrhage or defects associated with systemic clotting. The medicine has the possibility to increase bleeding tendencies during eye surgery when it is used before operation. Besides, Flurbiprofen delays healing of wounds and should be completely avoided in case of corneal ulceration. The drug should be used with extreme caution during the active wound-healing phase subsequent to eye surgery.
Side Effects
Flurbiprofen can cause numerous side effects. This drug should not be prescribed in case of glaucoma. If the pet experiences pressure within the eye, careful monitoring must be done during administration. Flurbiprofen has the tendency to interact with various other medications. Do consult a veterinarian to find out if other drugs the pet is taking, might interact with flurbiprofen.
Dosage Information
Flurbiprofen can cause numerous side effects. This drug should not be prescribed in case of glaucoma. If the pet experiences pressure within the eye, careful monitoring must be done during administration. Flurbiprofen has the tendency to interact with various other medications. Do consult a veterinarian to find out if other drugs the pet is taking, might interact with flurbiprofen.