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Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Ibuprofen-1

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Ibuprofen as follows: Discuss with your doctor regarding any previous allergic responses you experienced with other NSAIDs, such as, Naproxen. Ibuprofen carries the risk of causing dizziness and confusion. One should stay away from activities, such as, driving and operating heavy machinery, until they are used to the side effects caused by Ibuprofen. Ibuprofen must be used cautiously in individuals with history of gastric ulcers, [...]

Contraindications for Ibuprofen Use

Patient was educated on contraindications for using Ibuprofen as follows: Patients with history of dyspepsia and heartburn must be cautious about using Ibuprofen. Discuss with your doctor regarding your history of the same. Ibuprofen must be used cautiously in individuals with history of gastric ulcers, as intake of this medication can lead to increased exposure of the stomach lining to the action of gastric acid, leading to erosion of gastric mucosa and development of gastric [...]

Side Effects of Ibuprofen Use

Patient was educated on the side effects of using Ibuprofen as follows: Nausea and vomiting: This is the most common side effect of Ibuprofen. Taking the pain pill with some food and water can minimize the effects of nausea and vomiting. Dyspepsia and heartburn: Ibuprofen can cause irritation of the stomach with upper abdominal discomfort and heartburn. Gastric ulcers: Reduced synthesis of protective prostaglandins in the stomach, secondary to intake of Ibuprofen, can lead to [...]

How to Take Ibuprofen

Patient was educated on how to take Ibuprofen as follows: Take Ibuprofen pill with or without food along with a full 8 oz. glass of water. Taking the medication with food helps prevent any nauseating sensation and stomach upset. Evenly space out the doses of pain pill and take the dose at the scheduled time every day. Keeping to the schedule of pain pill intake helps to avoid forgetting the medication. If you are taking [...]

Ibuprofen and Mechanism of Action

Patient was educated on Ibuprofen and its mechanism of action as follows: Ibuprofen is a non steroidal anti-inflammatory drug. This medication acts by inhibiting both the cyclooxygenase enzymes, COX-1 and COX-2. Inhibition of cyclooxygenase enzymes result in reduced production of prostaglandins. Since prostaglandins result in swelling of the injured tissues and amplification of the sensitivity to pain, reduction in the production of prostaglandins lead to reduced swelling and decreased sensitivity to pain, which results in [...]