Ibuprofen

Question 1

Preparation

Answer 1

200mg tablets

20mg/ml syrup

Question 2

Indications

Answer 2

Mild pain in combination with paracetamol

Moderate-Severe pain in addition to other analgesia especially if long transport time.

Question 3

Contraindications

Answer 3

Severe allergy

Third trimester of pregnancy

Question 4

Cautions

Answer 4

“Tracey Abott Anderson Reads Dogs”
Taken with four hours, Abdo pain esp if unwell or vomiting, Age =/> 75 yrs especially if unwell, have an infection or dehydrated, Renal impairment, Dehydrated/shock

“Brad Pitt Owns Wolves”
Bleeding disorder, Bleeding that is clinically significant, Pregnant, On warfarin, Worsening of bronchospasms with NSAIDs

Question 5

Action

Answer 5

NSAIDs that inhibits the activity of enzyme prostaglandin synthase which reduces prostaglandin production hence reduces pain, fever and inflsmmation

Question 6

Route

Answer 6

Per oral

Question 7

Dose

Answer 7

Pt 50-80kg: 400mg

Pt >80kg: 600mg

Question 8

Side effects

Answer 8

Bleeding that increases
Renal impairment
GI bleed/ulcers