Ibuprofen

Question 1

Ibuprofen- Indications

Question 2

Ibuprofen- Contraindications

Answer 2

Active/ suspected bleeding tendency
Allergy
No hx NSAID use/ wheeze after NSAID use
Active peptic ulcer disease/ gastrointestinal bleeding
Dehydration
Renal Impairment
Pregnancy
Severe heart failure
Pts<7yrs
Multiple previous doses

Question 3

Ibuprofen- Adverse Effects

Answer 3

Nausea/vomiting
GI irritation
diarrhoea
Renal Impairment
Hypersensitivity reaction incl. urticaria/ pruritus

Question 4

Adult Dose-

Answer 4

PO- 200-400mg. Max bolus 400mg. Repeat every 4-6hrs. MAX TOTAL DOSE 1.2g in 24hrs.

Question 5

Paed Dose-

Answer 5

PO- 200mg. Max bolus 200mg. Repeat every 4-6hrs. MAX TOTAL DOSE 800mg in 24hrs.