Ibuprofen Flashcards
1
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Ibuprofen- Indications
A
2
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Ibuprofen- Contraindications
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Active/ suspected bleeding tendency
Allergy
No hx NSAID use/ wheeze after NSAID use
Active peptic ulcer disease/ gastrointestinal bleeding
Dehydration
Renal Impairment
Pregnancy
Severe heart failure
Pts<7yrs
Multiple previous doses
3
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Ibuprofen- Adverse Effects
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Nausea/vomiting
GI irritation
diarrhoea
Renal Impairment
Hypersensitivity reaction incl. urticaria/ pruritus
4
Q
Adult Dose-
A
PO- 200-400mg. Max bolus 400mg. Repeat every 4-6hrs. MAX TOTAL DOSE 1.2g in 24hrs.
5
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Paed Dose-
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PO- 200mg. Max bolus 200mg. Repeat every 4-6hrs. MAX TOTAL DOSE 800mg in 24hrs.