Flurbiprofen and Intestinal obstruction - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Intestinal obstruction 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 Famotidine, and have Cancer pain.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Intestinal obstruction 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 Intestinal obstruction?

Intestinal obstruction is found to be associated with 1,887 drugs and 2,613 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Intestinal obstruction.

On Jul, 13, 2026

2,660 people reported to have side effects when taking Flurbiprofen.
Among them, 31 people (1.17%) have Intestinal obstruction.

Could Flurbiprofen cause Intestinal obstruction?

Among these 31 people:

How long have people been on Flurbiprofen when they have Intestinal obstruction? *

What is the gender of people who have Intestinal obstruction when taking Flurbiprofen? *

female: 75.86 %
male: 24.14 %

What is the age of people who have Intestinal obstruction when taking Flurbiprofen? *

What are other drugs people take besides Flurbiprofen? *

Fluorouracil: 8 people, 25.81%
Acetaminophen: 8 people, 25.81%
Fentanyl Citrate: 8 people, 25.81%
Famotidine: 8 people, 25.81%
Emend: 7 people, 22.58%
Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate: 6 people, 19.35%
Lansoprazole: 6 people, 19.35%
Maxipime: 6 people, 19.35%
Lasix: 5 people, 16.13%
Epinastine Hydrochloride: 5 people, 16.13%

What are other side effects people have besides Intestinal obstruction? *

Fever: 9 people, 29.03%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 7 people, 22.58%
Abdominal Pain: 6 people, 19.35%
Febrile Neutropenia (fever with reduced white blood cells): 5 people, 16.13%
Stomatitis (inflammation of mucous membrane of mouth): 4 people, 12.90%
Peritonitis (inflammation of the peritoneum, the thin tissue that lines the inner wall of the abdomen and covers most of the abdominal organs): 4 people, 12.90%
Sepsis (a severe blood infection that can lead to organ failure and death): 4 people, 12.90%
Diarrhea: 4 people, 12.90%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 4 people, 12.90%
Cytomegalovirus Enterocolitis (virus infection of intestine and colon): 3 people, 9.68%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 7 people, 22.58%
Cancer Pain: 7 people, 22.58%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 6 people, 19.35%
Pain: 6 people, 19.35%
Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 5 people, 16.13%
Rectal Cancer (cancer of rectum): 5 people, 16.13%
Ovarian Cancer Recurrent (reoccurrence of ovary cancer): 4 people, 12.90%
Colon Cancer: 4 people, 12.90%
Fever: 3 people, 9.68%
High Blood Pressure: 3 people, 9.68%

* 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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