Flurbiprofen (Noun)
Meaning
A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (trade name Ansaid) that is administered only orally.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The doctor prescribed flurbiprofen to help alleviate the patient's chronic pain and inflammation.
- Flurbiprofen is a type of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug that is often used to treat conditions such as arthritis.
- The patient was instructed to take one tablet of flurbiprofen twice a day with food to minimize stomach upset.
- Compared to other NSAIDs, flurbiprofen has a relatively low risk of gastrointestinal side effects.
- Flurbiprofen is not suitable for patients with a history of stomach ulcers or bleeding disorders.