Ibuprofen
is one heterogeneous group of compounds that are classified as non steroidal
anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) that have anti-inflammatory, analgesic and
antipyretic (anti-fever) effects.
It belongs to the family of propionic acid
and shares some properties with aspirin. It usually appears as tablet,
suspension or any other pharmaceutically available form in most parts of the
world. It is one of the common pain reliever.
The
common adverse effects of using ibuprofen
At normal recommended doses, ibuprofen or most other NSAIDs could be associated
with the following side effects; gastric and duodenal ulceration (wound) that
can be associated with bleeding and anaemia, mild dyspesia, heartburn,
indigestion, flatulence (gas in the stomach), bloating, it could prevent blood
clotting, delayed labour and premature closure of ductus arteriosus
(blood vessel of unborn child). Also, acute kidney injury, salt and water
retention that worsens heart failure, respiratory problem in asthmatic could be
classified under side effects. It is one of the safest groups of NSAIDs.
Dosage
It
should be taken as prescribed by the doctor or recommended by the pharmacist.
It could be taken whenever there is symptom of pain, fever, inflammation, but
should generally not to exceed three days except advised by either the doctor
or the pharmacist. It could be taken once, twice, three times or four times
daily.
One should avoid taking ibuprofen on empty stomach; use on a
patient very prone to seizure especially in patient taking ciprofloxacine or
its likes; the use of any other NSAIDs like diclofenac, piroxicam; other drugs
worsening bleeding tendency like anti-coagulant; concurrent intake of anti-hypertensive
or drugs used in heart failure; and in ulcer and asthmatic patients.
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