Ibuprofen Flashcards

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Ibuprofen- Indications

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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

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Ibuprofen- Adverse Effects

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Nausea/vomiting
GI irritation
diarrhoea
Renal Impairment
Hypersensitivity reaction incl. urticaria/ pruritus

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Adult Dose-

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PO- 200-400mg. Max bolus 400mg. Repeat every 4-6hrs. MAX TOTAL DOSE 1.2g in 24hrs.

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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.

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