Wednesday, July 8, 2026

Drug profile · INN

flurbiprofen

flurbiprofen (ANSAID) is a cyclooxygenase inhibitor. Associated with Teva Pharma GmbH. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved NMPA: clinical trials
US status approved
Patents linked 3
Pipeline programs 1
News articles 0
Drug details — flurbiprofen
US status
approved
Class
Route
ORAL
Patents
3
Programs
1
Data quality
0.89

Quick answer

flurbiprofen (ANSAID) is a cyclooxygenase inhibitor. Associated with Teva Pharma GmbH. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN flurbiprofen
Brand ANSAID
Mechanism Cyclooxygenase inhibitor
Target Cyclooxygenase
Route ORAL
Formulation TABLET

Mechanism of action

Cyclooxygenase inhibitor

Primary target: Cyclooxygenase

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved
NMPA clinical trials

Pipeline programs

  1. hydrochloride hydromorphone + flurbiprofen axetil Approved · First People's Hospital · Enhanced Recovery After Surgery

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  1. US 8778391

    Flurbiprofen and muscle relaxant combinations

    Expires Mon Jul 10 2034 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted
  2. US 8691778

    Flurbiprofen and muscle relaxant gel combinations thereof

    Expires Mon Apr 03 2034 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted
  3. US 8575170

    Flurbiprofen analogs and methods of use in treating cancer

    Expires Mon Oct 31 2033 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

Frequently asked questions

What is flurbiprofen?

flurbiprofen (ANSAID) is a cyclooxygenase inhibitor. Associated with Teva Pharma GmbH. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for flurbiprofen?

ANSAID is a marketed brand name for flurbiprofen. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of flurbiprofen?

flurbiprofen has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.