Ansaid® (
flurbiprofen) is a prescription medication that has been licensed to treat several conditions related to pain, inflammation, fever, and/or stiffness.
Specific Ansaid uses include:
Ansaid is not a cure for these
types of arthritis, nor does it slow the progression of the disease.
Ansaid and other
NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) are thought to work by inhibiting the action of certain hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body. These hormones are called prostaglandins. By blocking the effects of prostaglandins, Ansaid is useful at reducing fever and alleviating pain or joint swelling associated with different forms of
arthritis and other conditions.
Ansaid is not licensed for use in children.
On occasion, your healthcare provider may recommend Ansaid for treating something other than the conditions discussed above.
This is called an "
off-label" use. Some off-label Ansaid uses include treatment of:
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