Ibuprofen

Question 1

Ibuprofen indications

Answer 1

• Mild to moderate along side paracetamol
• Moderate to sever, usually with other medications

Question 2

Contraindications for Ibuprofen

Answer 2

• Known sever allergy
• Pregnancy
• Sings of shock/sepsis/dehydration or sever bleeding
• worsening bronchospasm with NSAIDS

Question 3

Cautions for Ibuprofen

Answer 3

• Taken in last 4hrs
• Abdominal pain
• Age equal or greater then 75years

Question 4

Action of Ibuprofen

Answer 4

• Is a NSAID (Non-steroid anti-inflammatory drug)
• Ibuprofen inhibits the activity of the enzyme prostaglandin synthetase, reducing prostaglandin production and causing a reduction in inflammation, pain and fever.

Question 5

Dosage of Ibuprofen

Answer 5

each tab is 200mg
for a person under 80kg 400mg and over 80kg is 600mg

Question 6

Ibuprofen side effects/onset time

Answer 6

• Side effects can be increased bleeding and renal impairment.
• Onset of 30 - 60mins