Ibuprofen

Question 1

What is Ibruprofen?

Answer 1

A drug that is analgesic (relieves pain), antipyretic (reduces temperature), Anti-inflammatory (reduces inflammation)

Question 2

Indications?

Answer 2

Relief to mild/moderate pain.

Pyrexia with discomfort, soft tissue injuries.

Question 3

Contra-indications?

Answer 3

Dehyrdated, hypovolaemia, renal insufficiency, upper gastrointestinal disturbance, woman in last trimester of pregnancy, child with chickenpox, known allergy to anti-inflammatory drugs, severe heart, renal or hepatic failure.

Question 4

Dosage and Administration?

Answer 4

Adult
Int: 400 milligrams
RPT after 8 hours: 400 milligrams
Up to 3 times daily after food

Question 5

Route?

Answer 5

Oral

Question 6

Cautions?

Answer 6

Asthmatic patients, older people, those with coagulation defects, hypertension.