Ibuprofen

Question 1

Ibuprofen Drug Class

Answer 1

NSAID

Question 2

Ibuprofen Aciton

Answer 2

• Inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis which is important in the mediation of pain, fever and inflammation
• Provides anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects well suited to musculoskeletal injuries

Question 3

Ibuprofen Adverse Effects

Answer 3

• Nausea and vomiting
• GI irritation
• Diarrhoea
• Renal impairment
• Uncommon - hypersensitivity reactions with urticaria and pruritus

Question 4

Ibuprofen Contraindications

Answer 4

• Active, suspected or known bleeding tendency
• Hx of allergic reactions to NSAID’s
• Pts with astha who have a Hx of wheeze post NSAID administration or who have not previously taken an NSAID
• Active peptic ulcer disease or GI bleeding
• Dehydration
• Renal impariment
• Pregnancy
• Severe heart failure
• Pts <7yrs of age
• Self administration in last 4-6rhs
• 1.2g within 24hrs for >12yrs of age
• 800mg within 24hrs for pts >7yrs and <12yrs

Question 5

Ibuprofen Use

Answer 5

Pain management