Methods of increasing coronary blood flow through vasodilation by flurbiprofen

摘要

Novel treatments are disclosed for increasing circulating coronary blood flow. These treatments are useful for individuals who are expected to otherwise exhibit symptoms of reduced coronary circulation. Such individuals include those having coronary artery disease, angina, particularly unstable angina and Prinzmetal's angina, and coronary vasospasm. In accordance with the disclosed methods, coronary vasodilation is accomplished through the administration of effective amounts of ibuprofen and/or flurbiprofen. At the indicated dosages, thromboxane synthesis is effectively inhibited without inhibiting prostacyclin synthesis. Flurbiprofen administration additionally results in thromboxane antagonism.