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ibprofen elliot
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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| generic name | ibuprofen |
| brand name | motrin, nuprin, advil |
| classification | antipyretic, analgesic, NSAID |
| antipyretic | against fever |
| analgesic | against pain |
| NSAID | non sterodial anti inflammatory agent |
| uses | mild to moderate pain, dysmenorrhea, fever, athritis |
| dysmenorrea | painful menstreal cycle |
| PO | by mouth |
| side effects | HA, constipation, dyspepsia, nausea, emesis, dizziness, drowsiness, GI bleeding, hepatitis, anaphylaxis |
| dyspepsia | difficult digestion |
| emesis | vomitting |
| GI bleeding | gastro intestinal bleeding |
| hepatitis | iflamation of the liver |
| anaphylaxis | severe allegic reaction that can result in death |