Ibroprofen

Question 1

What is ibroprofen

Answer 1

Non-steroidal anti inflammatory drug that works by reducing hormones that cause swelling and pain.

Question 2

How does ibroprofen work

Answer 2

Reduce the production of prostaglandin by blocking the enzyme cyclooxygenase

IT IS A NON SELECTIVE COX INHIBITOR

Question 3

Indications of ibroprofen

Answer 3

Relief of mild to moderate pain
Pyrexia with discomfort
Soft tissue injuries

Question 4

Contraindications of ibroprofen

Answer 4

Dehydration
Hypovolaemia
Renal insufficiency
Child with chickenpox
Active peptic ulcer/haemorrhage
Upper GI disturbance
Last trimester of pregnancy
Pt with previous hypersensitivity
Pt with sever heart, renal or hepatic failure
Frail elderly pts with fractures
Taken within 4 hours and max dose

Question 5

Side effects of ibroprofen

Answer 5

Nausea
Tinnitus
Vomiting

Question 6

Cautions of ibroprofen

Answer 6

Asthmatic pts
Pts above 65yr
Coagulation defects
Crohn’s disease
Pts with heart disease
Hypertension

Question 7

Dose of ibroprofen

Answer 7

12yrs-adult = 400mg
Interval 8 hours
Max dose 1.2g in 24hours
Oral route

Question 8

Effects of ibroprofen

Answer 8

Should work within 20-30 mins
Will last 4-6 hours usually