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Definition of Flurbiprofen

1. Noun. A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (trade name Ansaid) that is administered only orally.

Definition of Flurbiprofen

1. Noun. A member of the phenylalkanoic acid derivative family of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, used to treat the inflammation and pain of arthritis. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Flurbiprofen

1. An anti-inflammatory analgesic and antipyretic of the phenylalkynoic acid series. It has also been proposed as an antirheumatic and has been shown to reduce bone resorption in periodontal disease by inhibiting carbonic anhydrase. Pharmacological action: non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents, carbonic anhydrase inhibitors, cyclooxygenase inhibitors. Chemical name: (1,1'-Biphenyl)-4-acetic acid, 2-fluoro-alpha-methyl- (12 Dec 1998)

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Literary usage of Flurbiprofen

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. A Lifelong Passion: Nicholas and Alexandra: Their Own Story by Andrei Maylunas (2005)
"In the second study 10 men (mean age 60 yrs, FEV1 2.53 I) were examined before and after three days' treatment with the NSAID flurbiprofen 50 mg tds ..."

2. The Dog: Bibliography January 1985-January 1994 by Cynthia P. Smith (1995)
"The effect of topically applied flurbiprofen, a cyclo-oxygenase inhibitor, ... flurbiprofen caused decrease in aqueous outflow that was more marked in the ..."

3. Bound for Good Health: A Collection of Age Pages (1993)
"... Generic Name Sample Brand Names Diclofenac Fenoprofen flurbiprofen Ibuprofen Voltaren Nalfon Ansaid Motrin, Rufen, ..."

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