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Brand Name : Motrin
Generic Name : Ibuprofen

Overview (Source: MedicineNet)
Ibuprofen belongs to a class of drugs called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Other members of this class include aspirin, naproxen (Aleve), indomethacin (Indocin), nabumetone (Relafen) and several others. These drugs are used for the management of mild to moderate pain, fever , and inflammation. Pain, fever, and inflammation are promoted by the release in the body of chemicals called prostaglandins. Ibuprofen blocks the enzyme that makes prostaglandins (cyclooxygenase), resulting in lower levels of prostaglandins. As a consequence, inflammation, pain and fever are reduced. The FDA approved ibuprofen in 1974. ...
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Precautions (Source: MedLinePlus)
Before taking ibuprofen, tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to ibuprofen, aspirin or other NSAIDs such as ketoprofen (Orudis KT, Actron) and naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn),any other medications, or any of the inactive ingredients in the type of ibuprofen you plan to take. Ask your pharmacist or check the label on the package for a list of the inactive ingredients. tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking or plan to take. Be sure to mention the medications listed in the IMPORTANT WARNING section and any of the following: angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors such as benazepril (Lotensin), captopril (Capoten), enalapril (Vasotec), fosinopril (Monopril), lisinopril (Prinivil, Zestril), moexipril (Univasc), perindopril (Aceon), quinapril (Accupril), ramipril (Altace), and trandolapril (Mavik); diuretics ('water pills'); lithium (Eskalith, Lithobid), and methotrexate (Rheumatrex). Your doctor may need to change the doses of your medications or monitor you more carefully for side effects. do not take nonprescription ibuprofen with any other medication for pain unless your doctor tells you that you should. tell your doctor if you have or have ever had any of the conditions mentioned in the IMPORTANT WARNING section or asthma, especially if you also have frequent stuffed or runny nose or nasal polyps (swelling of the inside of the nose); swel ...
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Side Effects (Source: MedLinePlus)
Ibuprofen may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away: constipation; diarrhea; gas or bloating; dizziness; nervousness; ringing in the ears. Some side effects can be serious. If you experience any of the following symptoms, or those mentioned in the IMPORTANT WARNING section, call your doctor immediately. Do not take any more ibuprofen until you speak to your doctor. unexplained weight gain; fever; blisters; rash; itching; hives; swelling of the eyes, face, throat, arms, hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs; difficulty breathing or swallowing; hoarseness; excessive tiredness; pain in the upper right part of the stomach; upset stomach; loss of appetite; yellowing of the skin or eyes; flu-like symptoms; pale skin; fast heartbeat; cloudy, discolored, or bloody urine; back pain; difficult or painful urination; blurred vision, changes in color vision, or other vision problems; red or painful eyes; stiff neck; headache; confusion; aggression. Ibuprofen may cause other side effects. Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while taking this medication. If you experience a serious side effect, you or your doctor may send a report to the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program online [at http://www.fda.gov/MedWatch/index.html ] or by phone [1-800-332-1088]. ...
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News on ibuprofen
Pain relievers may complicate prostate screening (ReutersHealth)
Daily ibuprofen may cause heart risks: U.S. study (ReutersHealth)
Ibuprofen first may be best for kids' fever (ReutersHealth)
Vioxx, Bextra linked to increased stroke risk: study (ReutersHealth)

Further Reading on ibuprofen
  • E. coli Infection - Treatment Overview ( WebMD )
    Treatment of infection with E . coli O157 : H7 bacteria involves managing complications - mainly ...Pepto-Bismol and similar bismuth-based antidiarrheal products, aspirin, and ibuprofen ( Advil ). Salicylates...
  • Cancer Pain - Treatment Overview ( WebMD )
    You are the only one who knows how your cancer pain feels . You may need different combinations of treatments . Don ' t be surprised ...Panadol, relieves pain, while other drugs such as ibuprofen and...
  • Broken Collarbone (Clavicle) - Topic Overview ( WebMD )
    What is the collarbone ? The collarbone ( clavicle ) is one of the main bones of the shoulder joint . It holds the shoulder up and ,...nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, such as aspirin, ibuprofen , or...
  • Sciatica - Topic Overview ( WebMD )
    What is sciatica ? Sciatica is pain , tingling , or numbness produced by an irritation of the nerve roots that lead to the sciatic ...such as ibuprofen ( Advil ) or naproxen (Aleve). Additional treatment...
  • Shoulder Separation - Topic Overview ( WebMD )
    What is a shoulder separation ? A shoulder separation is the partial or complete separation of two parts of the shoulder : the ...aspirin (such as Bayer), ibuprofen (such as Advil ), or naproxen sodium...


  • Brown Recluse Spider Bite - Topic Overview ( WebMD )
    What is a brown recluse spider ? Brown recluse , or fiddle ( Loxosceles ), spiders are about long with a dark violin - shaped mark on ...NSAIDs). NSAIDs include naproxen (Aleve) and ibuprofen ( Advil ,
  • Fine-Needle Aspiration - Topic Overview ( WebMD )
    What is fine - needle aspiration ? Fine - needle aspiration is a method of collecting cells from the breast , liver , mouth , neck ,...as acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen ( Advil ), if you have discomfort...
  • Hand-Foot-and-Mouth Disease - Treatment Overview ( WebMD )
    Treatment for hand - foot - and - mouth disease is not usually needed . Symptoms of the disease ...such as Tylenol. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen . Do not give aspirin...
  • Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome - Topic Overview ( WebMD )
    What is patellofemoral pain syndrome ? Patellofemoral pain syndrome is a condition of pain in the front of the knee . It frequently ...anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen or naproxen...

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