Ibruprofen

Question 1

What medicine group is Ibuprofen part of?

Answer 1

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug

Question 2

What route is Ibuprofen administered?

Answer 2

Oral

Question 3

What are the indications of Ibuprofen?

Answer 3

Analgesic that combines anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antipyretic properties. Used for mild to moderate pain and in the treatment of juvenile idiopathic arthritis.

Question 4

What are the side effects of Ibruprofen?

Answer 4

Heartburn, nausea, vomiting, bloating, diarrhoea, constipation, dizziness, headache, mild itching/rash

Question 5

What are cautions and indications of Ibuprofen?

Answer 5

Avoid concomitant use of NSAIDs with NSAIDs.
Use with caution in children with a history of hypersensitivity to any NSAID.
Avoid/caution in children with bleeding disorders, renal, impairment, dehydration or hypoolaemia.
NSAIDs can potentially worsen asthma.
Avoid use if history of gastrointestinal ulceration or bleeding.