Download the cheat: https://bit.ly/50-meds View the lesson: https://bit.ly/IbuprofenMotrinNursingConsiderations   Generic Name ibuprofen

Trade Name Advil / Motrin

Indication Mild to moderate pain, inflammatory states

Action Decreases pain and inflammation by inhibiting prostaglandins

Therapeutic Class antipyretics, antirheumatics, nonopioid analgesics, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents

Pharmacologic Class nonopioid analgesics

Nursing Considerations • may cause GI bleeding, hepatitis, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
• may cause anaphylaxis
• monitor for headache, nausea, vomiting, constipation
• therapy should be discontinued after first sign of rash
• monitor renal and liver labs
• patient should avoid using alcohol