ibuprofen(Advil, Motrin, Caldolor)
NSAID; non-selective COX inhibitor
Pronunciation
/ˌaɪbjuːˈproʊfən/
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At a glance
- Generic name
- ibuprofen
- Brand names
- Advil, Motrin, Caldolor
- Therapeutic class
- NSAID; non-selective COX inhibitor
- Mechanism (summary)
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Clinical pearls
- Take with food or milk.
- Lowest effective dose for shortest duration.
- Avoid alcohol - GI bleed risk.
- Don't mix with other OTC NSAIDs.
- Talk to provider if pain >10 days or fever >3 days OTC.
Sources
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