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Flurbiprofen is a member of the phenylalkanoic acid derivative family of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) used to treat the inflammation and pain of arthritis. It is known as Ansaid marketed by Pfizer and Froben by Abbott.Flurbiprofen is also used as an active ingredient in some kinds of throat lozenges (Strepsils Intensive).A single enantiomer of flurbiprofen tarenflurbil [(R)-flurbiprofen)] is currently in clinical trials for the treatment of metastatic prostate cancer.
