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Ibuprofen
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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Generic Name | Ibuprofen |
| Brand Names | Advil, Motrin, Nuprin |
| Classification | Antipyretic(Fever reducer) analgesic(Act to relieve pain) NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent) |
| Uses | Mild to moderate pain, dysmenorrhea, rheumatoid arthritis, fever |
| Route | PO (by mouth) |
| Side Effects | Headache(HA), Constipation, Dyspepsia, Nausea, Emesis, Dizziness, Drowsiness, GI bleeding, Hepatitis, Anaphylaxis |
| Care Considerations | Dont use with Gi bleeding: heart, kidney, or liver disease, Monitor pain and/or temperature, Take with food or milk if cause GI upset, Take with full glass of water, Dont take with alcohol,dont take more than 10 days for pain or more than 3 days for fever |
| Dys/pepsi/ia | Difficult/digestion/condition of or |
| Anaphylaxis | An extreme fatal allergic reaction causes airways to close |