Ibuprofen

Question 1

What is the classification of ibuprofen?

Answer 1

Analgesics: non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAIDS)

Question 2

What is the presentation of ibuprofen?

Answer 2

Suspension 100mg in 5ml/ 200mg in 5ml
200/400mg tablets

Question 3

How is ibuprofen administered?

Answer 3

Orally (PO)

Question 4

What is the indication for ibuprofen?

Answer 4

mild to moderate pain

Question 5

What are the contra-indications for ibuprofen?

Answer 5

• not suitable for children under 3mths (or BW less tha 5kg)
• patients with a history of asthma exacerbated by aspirin
• pregnancy
• peptic ulcer disease
• known renal/liver/heart failure
• KSAR

Question 6

What is the dosage of ibuprofen for adult patients with mild pain?

Answer 6

400mg PO

Question 7

What is the dosage of ibuprofen for an adult patient with moderate pain?

Answer 7

600mg PO

Question 8

What is the paediatric dosage of ibuprofen?

Answer 8

10mg/kg up to 400mg

Question 9

What are the side effects of ibuprofen?

Answer 9

Skin rashes
gastrointestinal intolerance
bleeding

Question 10

What do you do if ibuprofen was given to the patient in the previous 6 hours?

Answer 10

adjust the dose downwards by the amount previously given so that a maximum of 10mg/kg or 400mg for paediatrics