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Ibuprofen

EMT Pharm Review

TermDefinition
trade name Advil, Motrin
medication class Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)
Pharmacologic action Inhibits synthesis of prostaglandins in body tissues
indications for administration For the acute management of pain in patients older than 6 months of age For the acute management of fever in patients older than 6 months of age
contraindications Perioperative pain in setting of coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery Preterm infants with suspected or diagnosed, untreated infection Active intracranial or GI bleeding
contraindications Thrombocytopenia Coagulation defects Proven necrotizing enterocolitis Significant renal impairment
Medication interactions Coumadin Plavix ASA Other NSAIDs or anticoagulants
adult and pediatric doses Adult: PO: 10mg/kg up to 800mg Pediatrics: PO: 10mg/kg, not to exceed 800 mg.
special notes Febrile seizures occur in normal children between 6 months and 6 years. Such seizures are usually short, lasting less than 5 minutes, generalized, and usually do not require anti-seizure medication therapy.
special notes Oncology patients should not receive Ibuprofen or other NSAIDS due to the risk of increased bleeding associated with these medications.
special notes Fever may be the result of a toxic ingestion such as Benadryl and other anticholinergics. Risk of toxic ingestion should be considered in all febrile pediatric patients.
special notes Ibuprofen is not to be utilized to facilitate treat and release situations. Administration should only be performed if transport is initiated.
Created by: jovanroman
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