Ibuprofen Flashcards

1
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Drug class of ibuprofen

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NSAID

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Pharamacology of Ibuprofen

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NSAIDS, inhibits prostaglandin

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3
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Metabolism of Ibuprofen

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Metabolised by the liver, excreted by the kidneys

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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
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5
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Precautions of Ibuprofen

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Asthma
Hepatic Dysfunction
History of GI bleed/dysfunction

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6
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Side effects of Ibuprofen

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Nausea
Dyspepsia
GI Bleeding
Dizziness

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7
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Presentation of Ibuprofen

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200mg tablet

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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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9
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Dosage of Ibuprofen

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400mg

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