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Ibuprohm

Generic Name: Ibuprofen (Eye-blue PROE-fen)
Brand names include Advil Migraine and Children’s Advil. Children’s Ibuprofen Berry is also available. Children’s Motrin.
Drug Class: Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs

What is Ibuprohm?

Ibuprohm (NSAID) is a nonsteroidal, anti-inflammatory medication.

Ibuprohm can be used to treat minor injuries and reduce fevers caused by a variety of conditions, including headaches, toothaches, arthritis, menstrual pain, or back pain. Ibuprohm can be used by adults and children older than 6 months.Ibuprohm can be used in other ways not mentioned in this guide.

Side effects of Ibuprohm

If you experience symptoms of an allergic response (hives or difficulty breathing, swelling on your face or in your throat) or a severe reaction to the skin (fever or burning eyes, sore neck, skin pain or redness, rash blistering or peeling, or a rash with red or purple skin), seek emergency medical attention.

If any of these symptoms appear, seek emergency medical help immediate

Ibuprofen can cause serious side effects. If you experience:

  • Changes in your vision
  • Shortness of breath even with mild exertion
  • Swelling or rapid weight gain
  • A skin rash is a rash on the skin, regardless of how mild it may be.
  • Signs of stomach bleeding include bloody or tarry stool, vomiting that looks like coffee, or coughing up blood.
  • Liver problems: nausea; itching; fatigue; flu-like symptoms; and loss of appetite. Dark urine and clay-coloured stools. Jaundice.
  • Low red blood cells (anemia)--pale or pale skin, feeling of being light-headed, shortness of breath, rapid pulse rate, difficulty concentrating,
  • Kidney problems include: little or no urination; painful or difficult urination; swelling of the feet or ankles; feeling tired or breathless.

Ibuprohm can cause the following side effects:

  • Nausea, vomiting, gas;
  • Blood;
  • Dizziness, headache.

There may be other side effects. For medical advice related to side effects, call your physician. Alternatively, the FDA can be reached at 1-800-FDA-1088 in order to report potential problems.

Warnings

Ibuprofen increases your risk of a fatal stroke or heart attack. Ibuprohm should not be taken before or after heart bypass surgeries. This medication can also cause fatal stomach or intestinal bleeding.

Before you take this drug

Ibuprohm increases your risk of a fatal heart attack or stroke, even if there are no risk factors. This medicine should not be taken before or after heart bypass surgery.Ibuprofen can also cause fatal stomach or intestinal bleeding. You may not be aware of these conditions if you use this medication, particularly if you are older.

Ibuprohm should not be used if you're allergic to it or have had an aspirin attack, severe allergic reaction, or aspirin.

If you have had any of the following:

  • Heart condition high blood-pressure high cholesterol, diabetes, or if you are a smoker;
  • A heart attack, stroke, or blood clot
  • Stomach ulcers or bleeding
  • Liver or kidney disease
  • Asthma
  • If you are taking aspirin for heart attacks or stroke prevention,

Consult your doctor before taking this medication if you're pregnant or nursing.

Do not take Ibuprofen if you are pregnant unless you have been told to by your doctor. Nsaids can cause kidney or heart problems for the unborn child and other complications during pregnancy.Do not give Ibuprohm without the doctor's advice to children younger than six months.

How to take Ibuprohm?

Follow the directions on the label or those prescribed by your physician. Use the lowest effective dose to treat your condition.Overdosing on Ibuprofen can cause damage to your stomach and intestines. The maximum amount for adults of ibuprofen is 800 milligrammes in each dose, or 3200 mg per day.

The dose of ibuprofen for a child is determined by the weight and age of the child. Follow the instructions on the label of the child's Ibuprohm carefully for your child's age and weight. If you have any questions, ask a pharmacist or doctor.Ibuprohm can be taken with milk or food to reduce stomach upset.

Before measuring a dose, shake the orally suspended liquid. Use the provided dosing device or a dose-measuring tool (not a spoon).The chewable tablet must be chewed before it can be swallowed.Store away from moisture or heat at room temperature. Don't allow liquid medicines to freeze.

What happens if I miss the dose?

Ibuprohm can be used as needed, and there is no need to follow a schedule. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip any missed dose. Never take two doses in one go.

What happens if I overdose?

Call the Poison Help Line at 1-800-222-1222 or seek emergency medical care. Overdose symptoms include nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain.

What should be avoided?

They may contain ingredients similar to Ibuprohm (such as aspirin, this medicine. These medicines may contain similar ingredients to Ibuprohm, such as aspirin or this medicine.Aspirin should only be taken if your doctor recommends it.

Ibuprohm may reduce the effectiveness of aspirin in protecting your blood vessels and heart if you are also taking aspirin. Take this medication at least eight hours before (or 30 minutes after) you take non-enteric coated aspirin.Avoid alcohol. Alcohol can increase the risk of stomach bleeding.

Interaction with other drug

Before using Ibuprohm, ask your doctor if you are taking an antidepressant. Certain antidepressants may cause you to bruise or bleed easily.Before using Ibuprohm in conjunction with other medications, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

  • Cyclosporine;
  • Lithium;
  • Methotrexate;
  • A blood thinner (Warfarin Coumadin Jantoven);
  • Heart or blood pressure medications, including diuretics or "water pills";
  • Steroid medicine (such as prednisone).

This list is incomplete. Ibuprohm may be affected by other drugs, such as vitamins and herbs. This list does not include all drug interactions.

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