Generic Name
ibuprofen
Trade Name
Advil / Motrin
Indication
Mild to moderate pain, inflammatory states
Action
Decreases pain and inflammation by inhibiting prostaglandins
Therapeutic Class
antipyretics, antirheumatics, nonopioid analgesics, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents
Pharmacologic Class
nonopioid analgesics
Nursing Considerations
- may cause GI bleeding, hepatitis, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
- may cause anaphylaxis
- monitor for headache, nausea, vomiting, constipation
- therapy should be discontinued after first sign of rash
- monitor renal and liver labs
- patient should avoid using alcohol
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Date Published - Jun 8, 2016
Date Modified - Jul 6, 2016
