Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Ibuprofen as follows: If you are taking Ibuprofen on an as needed basis, do not wait for the pain to peak to have your pill. Pain medications work best when taken at the first appreciation of pain, before the pain peaks. Maintain a close watch on the volume of urine flow at every void, and add up all the volumes for the day, to obtain [...]

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Ibuprofen as follows: Maintain strict compliance with intake of Ibuprofen as ordered, with regards to dosage and frequency, to derive the benefit of the medication. Noncompliance with recommendation on Ibuprofen intake can result in ineffective pain control. Do not change the dose on Ibuprofen without consulting your doctor. Do not share your pain pills with any family and friends. Do not abuse Ibuprofen by continuing [...]

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Ibuprofen as follows: Observe compliance with any regular lab work ordered. As Ibuprofen is metabolized by the liver and carries the risk for damage to the liver, hepatic function could be periodically monitored, to prevent risk for toxicity. Watch closely to report any symptoms of itching, jaundice with yellowing of skin and sclera, dark urine, altered metabolism with nausea and vomiting, pain in the right [...]

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Ibuprofen as follows: Ibuprofen must be avoided or used cautiously in individuals with history of hypertension. Reduced renal function, secondary to Ibuprofen intake, can contribute towards compromise in filtration of blood, leading to reduced formation of urine and fluid back up in the body. Backed up fluid in the circulation can increase the fluid volume and lead to increase in the blood pressure. Maintain a [...]

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, [...]