MSK- Ibuprofen Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
NSAIDs indications
A
mild-moderate pain, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, inflammatory diseases, fever
2
Q
NSAIDs examples
A
(-profen/-proxen) ibuprofen, furbiprofen, naproxen
3
Q
NSAIDs moa
A
non-selective, reversible inhibition of the cyclooxygenase enzymes COX-1 and COX-2, blocking inflammation
4
Q
NSAIDs side effects
A
fluid retention/oedema, ear ringing, eye issues
5
Q
NSAIDs cautions
A
Stomach ulcers (cause or worsen), MI, stroke
