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Ibuprofen
Drug of the Week 1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Brand Names | Advil, Motrin, Nuprin |
| Classification | Antipyretic, analgesic, NSAID |
| Uses | Mild to Moderate Pain, Dysmenorrhea, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Fever |
| Route | PO |
| Side Effects | HA, Constipation, Dyspepsia, Nausea, Emesis, Dizziness, Drowsiness, GI Bleeding, Hepatitis, Anaphylaxis |
| Dyspepsia | Difficult Digestion |
| Do Not: | Use With GI Bleed, Heart, Kidney, or Liver Disease; Take With Alcohol; Take More Than 10 Days for Pain and 3 days for fever |
| If Causes GI Upset: | Take with food or milk |
| Other Care Considerations: | Monitor pain and/or temp., and take with full glass of water |