Flurbiprofen Ophthalmic Solution and Thyroid

• Generic Name: flurbiprofen ophthalmic
• Dosage Forms: ophthalmic solution
• Other Brand Names: Ocufen

Prophylactically before ocular surgery (e.g., cataract extraction) to prevent or reduce intraoperative miosis.

Has been used for prevention and management of postoperative ocular inflammation associated with argon laser trabeculoplasty and cyclocryotherapy.

Has been used for prevention of postoperative cystoid macular edema associated with cataract extraction.

Has been reported to inhibit corneal neovascularization induced by chemical or thermal burns or prolonged use of contact lenses in preliminary research in animals.

• Generic Name: thyroid desiccated
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Armour Thyroid, Nature-Throid, Westhroid, Thyroid Porcine, NP Thyroid, WP Thyroid

Desiccated (dried) thyroid is a combination of hormones that are normally produced by your thyroid gland to regulate the body's energy and metabolism. Desiccated thyroid is given when the thyroid does not produce enough of this hormone on its own.

Desiccated thyroid treats hypothyroidism (low thyroid hormone). It is also used to treat or prevent goiter (enlarged thyroid gland), and is also given as part of a medical tests for thyroid disorders.

This medicine should not be used to treat obesity or weight problems.