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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

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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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