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Ansaid eye drops

What is Ansaid?

Flurbiprofen a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). This medicine works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body.

Ansaid is used to treat pain or inflammation caused by osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis.

Ansaid may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Important Information

Ansaid can increase your risk of fatal heart attack or stroke, especially if you use it long term or take high doses, or if you have heart disease. Do not use Ansaid just before or after heart bypass surgery (coronary artery bypass graft, or CABG).

Ansaid may also cause stomach or intestinal bleeding, which can be fatal. These conditions can occur without warning while you are using this medicine, especially in older adults.

Before taking this medicine

Ansaid can increase your risk of fatal heart attack or stroke, especially if you use it long term or take high doses, or if you have heart disease. Even people without heart disease or risk factors could have a stroke or heart attack while taking this medicine.

Do not use this medicine just before or after heart bypass surgery (coronary artery bypass graft, or CABG).

Ansaid may also cause stomach or intestinal bleeding, which can be fatal. These conditions can occur without warning while you are using this medicine, especially in older adults.

You should not use Ansaid if you are allergic to it, or if you have ever had an asthma attack or severe allergic reaction after taking aspirin or an NSAID.

To make sure Ansaid is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:

  • heart disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, or if you smoke;
  • a history of heart attack, stroke, or blood clot;
  • a history of stomach ulcers or bleeding;
  • asthma;
  • liver or kidney disease; or
  • fluid retention.

Taking Ansaid during the last 3 months of pregnancy may harm the unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medicine.

It is not known whether flurbiprofen passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

Ansaid is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.

 

How should I take Ansaid?

Follow all directions on your prescription label. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose to make sure you get the best results. Do not take Ansaid in larger amounts or for longer than recommended. Use the lowest dose that is effective in treating your condition. If you use this medicine long-term, you may need frequent medical tests.

Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

Read all patient information, medication guides, and instruction sheets provided to you. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

What happens if I miss a dose?

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

What should I avoid while taking Ansaid?

Avoid drinking alcohol. It may increase your risk of stomach bleeding.

Avoid taking aspirin while you are taking Ansaid.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using any cold, allergy, or pain medicine. Many medicines available over the counter contain aspirin or other medicines similar to Ansaid. Taking certain products together can cause you to get too much of this type of medication. Check the label to see if a medicine contains aspirin, ibuprofen, ketoprofen, or naproxen.

Ansaid side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: sneezing, runny or stuffy nose; wheezing or trouble breathing; hives; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of a heart attack or stroke: chest pain spreading to your jaw or shoulder, sudden numbness or weakness on one side of the body, slurred speech, feeling short of breath.

Stop using Ansaid and call your doctor at once if you have:

  • changes in your vision;
  • the first sign of any skin rash, no matter how mild;
  • shortness of breath (even with mild exertion);
  • swelling or rapid weight gain;
  • signs of stomach bleeding–bloody or tarry stools, coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds;
  • liver problems–nausea, upper stomach pain, itching, tired feeling, loss of appetite, flu-like symptoms, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes);
  • kidney problems–little or no urinating, painful or difficult urination, swelling in your feet or ankles, feeling tired or short of breath;
  • low red blood cells (anemia)–pale skin, feeling light-headed or short of breath, rapid heart rate, trouble concentrating; or
  • severe skin reaction–fever, sore throat, swelling in your face or tongue, burning in your eyes, skin pain followed by a red or purple skin rash that spreads (especially in the face or upper body) and causes blistering and peeling.

Common side effects may include:

  • indigestion, stomach pain, nausea, vomiting;
  • confusion, tremors, feeling nervous;
  • diarrhea, constipation;
  • headache, dizziness, drowsiness;
  • increased sweating, itching or rash; or
  • ringing in your ears.

What other drugs will affect Ansaid?

Ask your doctor before using Ansaid if you take an antidepressant such as citalopram, escitalopram, fluoxetine (Prozac), fluvoxamine, paroxetine, sertraline (Zoloft), trazodone, or vilazodone. Taking any of these medicines with an NSAID may cause you to bruise or bleed easily.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist if it is safe for you to use Ansaid if you are also using any of the following drugs:

  • lithium;
  • methotrexate;
  • a blood thinner (warfarin, Coumadin, Jantoven);
  • heart or blood pressure medication, including a diuretic or “water pill”; or
  • steroid medicine (such as prednisone).

This list is not complete. Other drugs may interact with flurbiprofen, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible interactions are listed in this medication guide.

 

Additional information

Dosage

0.03% 5mg, 0.03% 10mg

Size

2pills, 3pills, 4pills, 5pills

Manufacturer

FDC

Brand(s)

Ocuflur

Known as

Anafranil

Disease(s)

myosis, postoperative inflammation of the eyes.