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Ibuprofen
- uses
- mechanism
- dose and half-life
- adverse drug reactions
- counter-indications and drug interactions
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Uses
- analgesic
- anti-inflammatory
- antipyretic
Mechanism
- COX1/COX2 inhibitor
Dose and Half Life
- 200 mg
Adverse Drug Reactions
- rash/puritis
- CNS effects: tinnitus, dizziness, headache
- renal damage
Counter-Indications and Drug Interactions
- GI ulcers
- aspirin hypersensitivity
- renal disease
Metabolism and Excretion
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