Ibuprofen Flashcards
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Drug class of ibuprofen
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NSAID
2
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Pharamacology of Ibuprofen
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NSAIDS, inhibits prostaglandin
3
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Metabolism of Ibuprofen
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Metabolised by the liver, excreted by the kidneys
4
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Contraindications of Ibuprofen
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Allergy/ADR NSAID therapy Current GI Bleed/Peptic ulcers Dehydration/hypovolaemia renal impairment NSAID induced asthma Heart Failure Pregnancy ACE inhibitor
5
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Precautions of Ibuprofen
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Asthma
Hepatic Dysfunction
History of GI bleed/dysfunction
6
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Side effects of Ibuprofen
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Nausea
Dyspepsia
GI Bleeding
Dizziness
7
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Presentation of Ibuprofen
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200mg tablet
8
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Onset, duration and half life of Ibuprofen
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15 minutes, 4-6 hours and 2 hours
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Dosage of Ibuprofen
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400mg