Ibuprofen Flashcards
1
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Mechanism of Action
A
- Inhibits prostaglandin sythesis
- reduces pain, swelling, & fever
1
Q
Class
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- NSAID
- Non-Opiod Analgesic
- Antipyretic
2
Q
Indication
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- Acute pain management
- Fever
- Inflammation
3
Q
Contraindication
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- Hypersensitivity
- ASA-sensitive Asthma
- Renal Failure
- Active Bleeding Disorder
- Periopertative Pain due to Coronary Artery Bypass graft surgery
- Pregnancy
4
Q
Side Effects
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- Nausea/Vomiting
- Bleeding
- Tinnitus
- Dizziness
- Stomach Pain
- Fluid Retention
5
Q
Dose/Administration
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- Adult: 10mg/kg (800mg max)
- Pediatric: [seizures] 10mg/kg (600mg max)
*If swallowing is allowed
6
Q
Duration
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- Onset: 30-60mins
- Peak: 1-2hours
- Duration: 6-8 hours
