Flurbiprofen and Acute kidney failure - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Acute kidney failure is reported as a side effect among people who take Flurbiprofen (flurbiprofen), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Furosemide, and have Pain.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Acute kidney failure when taking Flurbiprofen. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 2,660 people who have side effects when taking Flurbiprofen from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Flurbiprofen?

Flurbiprofen has active ingredients of flurbiprofen. It is often used in rheumatoid arthritis. eHealthMe is studying from 2,677 Flurbiprofen users. Check the latest studies of Flurbiprofen.

What is Acute kidney failure?

Acute kidney failure is found to be associated with 2,835 drugs and 4,500 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Acute kidney failure.

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On Aug, 28, 2026

2,660 people reported to have side effects when taking Flurbiprofen.
Among them, 96 people (3.61%) have Acute kidney failure.

Could Flurbiprofen cause Acute kidney failure?

Among these 96 people:

How long have people been on Flurbiprofen when they have Acute kidney failure? *

What is the gender of people who have Acute kidney failure when taking Flurbiprofen? *

female: 57.61 %
male: 42.39 %

What is the age of people who have Acute kidney failure when taking Flurbiprofen? *

What are other drugs people take besides Flurbiprofen? *

Furosemide: 16 people, 16.67%
Metoclopramide: 12 people, 12.50%
Aspirin: 12 people, 12.50%
Lorazepam: 12 people, 12.50%
Methotrexate: 12 people, 12.50%
Amlodipine Besylate: 11 people, 11.46%
Levofloxacin: 10 people, 10.42%
Methylprednisolone Sodium Succinate: 10 people, 10.42%
Hydrocortisone Sodium Succinate: 9 people, 9.38%
Ketoprofen: 9 people, 9.38%

What are other side effects people have besides Acute kidney failure? *

Fever: 13 people, 13.54%
Oedema Peripheral (superficial swelling): 12 people, 12.50%
Hypoaesthesia (reduced sense of touch or sensation): 11 people, 11.46%
Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure): 10 people, 10.42%
Haematuria (presence of blood in urine): 10 people, 10.42%
Nausea And Vomiting: 10 people, 10.42%
Chronic Kidney Disease: 10 people, 10.42%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 9 people, 9.38%
Pain: 9 people, 9.38%
High Blood Pressure: 9 people, 9.38%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Pain: 15 people, 15.62%
High Blood Pressure: 11 people, 11.46%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 9 people, 9.38%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 9 people, 9.38%
Stress And Anxiety: 9 people, 9.38%
Aplastic Anemia: 8 people, 8.33%
Back Pain: 8 people, 8.33%
Constipation: 8 people, 8.33%
Depression: 7 people, 7.29%
Hypophagia (reduced food intake): 6 people, 6.25%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Yaylaci S, Kocayigit I, Genc A, Tamer A, Gunduz H, "Sinus bradycardia caused by flurbiprofen intoxication", Nigerian Journal of Cardiology, 2015 Jan .
Yaylaci S, Kocayigit I, Genc A, Tamer A, Gunduz H, "Sinus bradycardia caused by flurbiprofen intoxication", Nigerian Journal of Cardiology, 2015 Jan .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on flurbiprofen (the active ingredients of Flurbiprofen) and Flurbiprofen (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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