MED-Ibuprofen

Antipyretic, Analgesic, NSAID

Inhibits Cyclooxygenase (COX) decreasing production of prostaglandins thus decreasing pain, fever, and inflammation.

Fever

• Hypersensitivity
• Less than 6 months old
• GI Intolerance such as Colitis

• Pregnancy
• Peptic ulcer disease
• Pulmonary edema
• HTN

• Nausea
• Abdominal Pain
• Diarrhea
• Dizziness
• Tinnitus

• Reduces effectiveness of loop diuretics and ACE-inhibitors
• Increases hemorrhage potential when given with aspirin

• Adult: 200-600 mg PO/PR q 6-8 hours
• Pedi: 10 mg/kg PO/PR q 6-8 hours