Ibuprofen

Question 1

Ibuprofen
Type

Answer 1

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory

Question 2

Ibuprofen
Presentation

Answer 2

200mg tablet
100mg/5ml liquid

Question 3

Ibuprofen
Actions

Answer 3

1. analgesic
2. antipyretic
3. anti-inflammatory
4. inhibits prostaglandin synthesis via inhibition of COX-1 and COX-2

Question 4

Ibuprofen
Use

Answer 4

Analgesia for mild to moderate pain due to inflammation

Question 5

Ibuprofen
Adverse Effects

Answer 5

HNGDDD
1. Headache
2. Nausea
3. GI ulceration or bleeding
4. Dyspepsia
5. Diarrhoea
6. Dizziness

Question 6

Ibuprofen
Contraindications

Answer 6

1. acute asthma
2. Dehydration
3. Current peptic ulcers
4. Known or suspected active bleeding
5. inability to swallow/impaired gag reflex
6. end stage renal or hepatic failure
7. acute heart failure
8. previous ibuprofen administration within 4 hrs.
9. known pregnancy
10. know hypersensitivity.

Question 7

Ibuprofen
Precautions

Answer 7

1. History of peptic ulcers or GI bleeding
2. Hepatic impairment
3. asthma
4. cardiovascular disease

Question 8

Ibuprofen
Dose

Answer 8

Adult
>40kg - 400mg
<40kg - 200mg
Paed
20-40kg 200mg tablet
Liquid as per bottle