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HS2-Ibuprofen
Drug of the week 1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Generic name | Ibuprofen |
| Brand names | Advil, motrin, nuprin |
| Classification | Antipyretic, analgesic, NSAID |
| NSAID | Non-steroidal anti- inflammatory agent |
| Route | Po (By mouth) |
| Anti | Against |
| Pyr | Heat/Fever |
| Ic | Pertaining to (fever reducer) |
| An | Without |
| Algia | Pain |
| Dys | Difficult/painful |
| Mensus | Blood & discharge from uterus during cycle |
| Orrhea | Flow/discharge (Menstral cramps) |
| Rheumatoid Arthritis | Chronic imflammatory in joints |
| Arthr | Joints |
| Pepsis | Digestion |
| Ia | Condition of/abnormal |
| GI | Gastrointestinal |
| Gastro | Stomach |
| Hepat | Liver |
| Itis | inflammation |
| HA | Headache |
| Symptoms | HA, constipation, dyspepsia, nausea, emesis, dizziness, drowsiness, GI bleeding, Hepatitis, Anaphylaxis |
| Emesis | Vomiting |
| Anaphylaxis | An extreme, sometimes fatal, allergic reaction that causes airway to close |
| Care considerations | Dont use w/ GI bleed; heart, kidney, liver disease. Moniter pain/tempuratue. Take w/ food/ milk if causes GI upset. Take w/ full glass of H2O. DOnt take w/ alcohol. |
| Uses | Mild to moderate pain, dysmenorrhea, rheumatoid arthritis, fever |