Ibuprofen
ibuprofen tablets or ibuprofen 400mg -
It has been rated as the safest traditional NSAID by by the spontaneous adverse drug reaction reporting system in UK.But it is a weaker antiinflammatory; Not suitable for Acute gout or other similar abnormalties.
Antiplatelet action of ibuprofen is short lasting and it antagonize the antiplatlet and cardioprotective effect of low dose aspirin.
ibuprofen structure
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ibuprofen uses
What is ibuprofen used for?
Ibuprofen used as analgsic and antipyretic.
Effective in dysamenorrhoea
Rheumatoid arthrits
Osteoarthritis
Muskuloskeletal pain
Soft tissue injury
Fracture
Tooth extraction
Postoperative pain
Swelling and inflammation
ibuprofen brand name
It is medication prescribed for pain releiving purpose.
It is made by many brands.
ibuprofen dose
Dose of ibuprofen : 400-600mg (5-10gm/kg) TDS
Plasma half life of ibuprofen is 2-4 hours
What are the side effects of ibuprofen?
Gastric discomfort
Nausea
Vomiting
Headache
Dizziness
Rashes
Hypersensitivity
blurring of vision
They do not prescribed to pregnant women
Should be avoided in peptic ulcer patient
Is Ibuprofen a painkiller?
Yes,It is a safe painkiller.
Is ibuprofen the same as ibuprofen?
Ibuprofen is ibuprofen.
How does ibuprofen work?
Ibuprofen act on prostaglandin synthesis and inhibit it.
Concurrent treatment with ibuprofen has been found to prevent irreversible
COX inhibition by low dose aspirin by reversibly occupying the active serine residue of COX-1 and protecting it from irreversible acetylation by aspirin.
How long will I take ibuprofen tablets for?
Can I take ibuprofen for a long time?
