Analgesic
Antipyretic
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory
FR: Mild to moderate pain
PCP: Mild to moderate pain and pyrexia
FR: Mild to moderate pain
PCP: Pyrexia
PCP: Mild to moderate pain
PCP: Pyrexia
Inhibits prostaglandin synthesis, reducing pain, inflammation, and pyrexia.
Oral:
The most common symptoms of NSAID overdose are gastrointestinal irritation and CNS depression. Care is primarily supportive.
Alternative treatment options should be considered in patients with a history of gastrointestinal, renal, or significant cardiovascular disease: ibuprofen, and all NSAIDs, have the potential to cause significant adverse reactions. The risk appears to increase with dose, duration of therapy, and underlying risk factors.
As a class of medications, NSAIDs may raise blood pressure, limiting the effectiveness of antihypertensives.