IBUPROFEN

Question 1

Action and side effects

Answer 1

NSAID- Produces analgesic/anti-inflammatory/antipyretic
effect by inhibiting the synthesis of prostaglandins

SIDE EFFECTS
• Nausea
• Dizziness
• Dyspepsia (i.e. indigestion)
• Gastrointestinal bleeding

Question 2

Indications, contrainidcations & precautions

Answer 2

Moderate pain caused
by tissue injury and acute
inflammation

• Patients <12 & >65 years
KSAR
• Current gastrointestinal
bleeding or peptic ulcers
• Dehydration and/or
hypovolaemia
• Renal impairment
• Pregnancy
• Heart failure
• Anticoagulant medication

Asthma
• Hepatic dysfunction
• History of gastrointestinal
bleeding or peptic ulcers

Question 3

Dosages

Answer 3

EMT 1
EMT 2 PO
200-400mg tablet. Must not
be administered within 6
hours of previous ibuprofen
dose. Can be given with
water.