Flurbiprofen
Also known as: Ocufen
Administer eye drops exactly as prescribed by your veterinarian. Do not touch the dropper tip to the eye, eyelid, or any other surface to prevent contamination. If you are applying more than one type of eye medication, wait at least 5 minutes between applications. Contact your veterinarian immediately if the eye becomes more red, painful, cloudy, or if your pet starts squinting or rubbing the eye.
Dosage must be set by your veterinarian for your specific pet. Never give human medication or another pet’s prescription without veterinary guidance.
What it is used for
- Prevention of intraocular surgical miosis
- Ocular inflammation (uveitis)
- Prevention of intraocular surgical miosis
- Ocular inflammation (uveitis)
How it is given
Possible side effects
- Transient ocular stinging or burning upon application
- Delayed corneal healing
- Increased risk of ocular bleeding during surgery
- Corneal melting (rare but severe)
- Transient stinging or burning upon instillation
- Ocular irritation
- Increased bleeding tendency of ocular tissues (rare)
Cautions & contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to flurbiprofen or other NSAIDs
- Active corneal ulceration (relative contraindication)
- Bleeding disorders
- Hypersensitivity to NSAIDs
- Active intraocular bleeding
- Corneal ulceration (use with extreme caution)
- Epithelial herpes simplex keratitis
- > **Warning:** May delay corneal epithelial healing. Use with extreme caution in patients with pre-existing corneal ulcers or epithelial defects. Monitor closely for signs of corneal melting or worsening ulceration. **Clinical Pearl:** Patients with a known bleeding tendency or those receiving systemic medications that prolong bleeding time should be monitored closely, as topical NSAIDs may increase bleeding of ocular tissues during surgery.
Drug interactions
- Topical Corticosteroids: Concurrent use may increase the risk of delayed corneal healing and severe complications such as corneal melting.
- Topical Prostaglandin Analogues (e.g., Latanoprost): NSAIDs may blunt the intraocular pressure-lowering efficacy of topical prostaglandins.
- Topical prostaglandins (e.g., Latanoprost): NSAIDs may decrease the intraocular pressure-lowering efficacy of topical prostaglandin analogues.
Frequently asked questions
What is Flurbiprofen used for in pets?
Administer eye drops exactly as prescribed by your veterinarian. Do not touch the dropper tip to the eye, eyelid, or any other surface to prevent contamination. If you are applying more than one type of eye medication, wait at least 5 minutes between applications. Contact your veterinarian immediately if the eye becomes more red, painful, cloudy, or if your pet starts squinting or rubbing the eye.
Is Flurbiprofen safe for my pet?
Dosage must be set by your veterinarian for your specific pet. Never give human medication or another pet’s prescription without veterinary guidance.
This article is for general education and is not a substitute for professional veterinary advice. If your pet is unwell, please consult a veterinarian.
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