Flurbiprofen ophthalmic

Generic name: Flurbiprofen Ophthalmic
Brand names: Ocufen
Dosage form: ophthalmic solution (0.03%)
Drug class: Ophthalmic anti-inflammatory agents

Usage of Flurbiprofen ophthalmic

Flurbiprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID).

Flurbiprofen ophthalmic (for the eye) is used to keep your pupils from constricting, or narrowing, during eye surgery.

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

Flurbiprofen ophthalmic side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Flurbiprofen ophthalmic may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor at once if you have:

  • eye pain or redness;
  • an appearance of blood inside your eye;
  • vision changes (your eyes may be more sensitive to light); or
  • severe burning, stinging, or itching of your eyes.

    • Common side effects of flurbiprofen ophthalmic may include:

  • mild burning or stinging; or
  • blurred or hazy vision.

    • This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

    Before taking Flurbiprofen ophthalmic

    You should not use this flurbiprofen if you are allergic to it.

    Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

  • a bleeding or blood-clotting disorder; or
  • asthma; or
  • a severe reaction of sneezing, runny or stuffy nose, or wheezing after taking aspirin or another NSAID (aspirin, ibuprofen, indomethacin, naproxen, Advil, Motrin, Aleve, and others).

    • It is not known if flurbiprofen will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.

    Ask a doctor if it is safe to breastfeed while using flurbiprofen ophthalmic.

    Not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.

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    How to use Flurbiprofen ophthalmic

    Usual Adult Dose for Inhibition of Intraoperative Miosis:

    A total of 4 drops administered by instilling 1 drop approximately every half hour beginning 2 hours before surgeryUse: Inhibition of intraoperative miosis

    Warnings

    Use only as directed. Tell your doctor if you use other medicines or have other medical conditions or allergies.

    What other drugs will affect Flurbiprofen ophthalmic

    Tell your doctor about all your other medicines, especially:

  • a blood thinner--warfarin, Coumadin, Jantoven; or
  • steroid medicine used in the eyes--dexamethasone, difluprednate, fluocinolone, fluorometholone, hydrocortisone, prednisolone, and others.

    • Other drugs may affect flurbiprofen, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Tell your doctor about all other medicines you use.

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