Ibuprofen - Medication PDF

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ST UDENT NAME _____________________________________ MEDICATION Ibuprofen __________________________________________________________________________

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antirheumatics, nonopioid analgesics CATEGORY CLASS Antipyretics, ______________________________________________________________________ PURPOSE OF MEDICATION

Expected Pharmacological Action Inhibits prostaglandin synthesis.

Therapeutic Use Decreased pain and inflammation. Reduction of fever.

Complications headache, GI BLEEDING, constipation, dyspepsia, nausea and vomiting, EXFOLIATIVE DERMATITIS, STEVENS-JOHNSON SYNDROME, TOXIC EPIDERMAL NECROLYSIS, ANAPHYLAXIS.

Contraindications/Precautions Hypersensitivity (cross-sensitivity may exist with other NSAIDs, including aspirin). Active GI bleeding or ulcer disease. Chewable tablets contain aspartame and should not be used in patients with phenylketonuria.

Interactions May limit the cardioprotective effects of low-dose aspirin. Concurrent use with aspirin maypeffectiveness of ibuprofen. Additive adverse GI side effects with aspirin, oral potassium, other NSAIDs, corticosteroids, or alcohol.

Medication Administration PO adults: anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antidysmenorrheal, antipyretic. PO children (6 mo- 12yr): Anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, cystic fibrosis. PO (infants and children): analgesic.

Nursing Interventions Patients who have asthma, aspirin-induced allergy, and nasal polyps are at increased risk for developing hypersensitivity reactions. Assess for rhinitis, asthma, and urticaria.

Client Education Evaluation of Medication Effectiveness Decrease in severity of pain. Improved joint mobility. Reduction in fever

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Caution patient that use of ibuprofen with 3 or more glasses of alcohol per day may increase the risk of GI bleeding. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. Instruct patient to take medication as directed.

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