Drug Interaction:
NSAIDs include-
Propionic acid- Fenoprofen, Flurbiprofen, Ibuprofen, Ketoprofen, Naproxen, Naproxen Sodium, Oxaprozin Acetic acids- Diclofenac sodium, Etodolac, Indomethicin, Ketorolac, Nabumetone, Sulindac, Tolmetin Fenamates (anthralic acids) - Meclofenamate, Mefenamic acxid Oxicams- Piroxicam
Refer- Ibuprofen
Indication:
Relief of signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthiritis and osteoarthiritisĀ
NSAIDs include-
Propionic acid- Fenoprofen, Flurbiprofen, Ibuprofen, Ketoprofen, Naproxen, Naproxen Sodium, Oxaprozin Acetic acids- Diclofenac sodium, Etodolac, Indomethicin, Ketorolac, Nabumetone, Sulindac, Tolmetin Fenamates (anthralic acids) - Meclofenamate, Mefenamic acxid Oxicams- Piroxicam
Refer- Ibuprofen
Dosages/ Overdosage Etc:
Relief of signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthiritis and osteoarthiritis Rheumatoid arthiritis- 300 to 600mg 3 or 4 times daily. Improvement may occur in a few days but 2 to 3 weeks may be required Mild to moderate pain- 200mg every 4 to 6 hours as needed Do not exceed 3.2g.day. If GI upset take with meals or milk.
Patient Information:
NSAIDs include-
Propionic acid- Fenoprofen, Flurbiprofen, Ibuprofen, Ketoprofen, Naproxen, Naproxen Sodium, Oxaprozin Acetic acids- Diclofenac sodium, Etodolac, Indomethicin, Ketorolac, Nabumetone, Sulindac, Tolmetin Fenamates (anthralic acids) - Meclofenamate, Mefenamic acxid Oxicams- Piroxicam
Refer- Ibuprofen
Interaction with Food:
If GI upset take with meals or milk.