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Medicines flurbiprofenQuestion & answer

flurbiprofen · Medicine question

How does flurbiprofen reduce pain and inflammation?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Flurbiprofen is thought to reduce pain and inflammation by inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis.

Sources for this answer

Flurbiprofen 50mg TabletsViatris (formerly Mylan or Upjohn) · emc · SmPC §5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties · Version 13Document updated 11 November 2025

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