Ibuprofen (By injection)
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Treats fever and pain. This medicine is an NSAID.
Drug classes
Analgesic, Central Nervous System Agent, Musculoskeletal Agent (About this – PubMed Health)
Uses
Uses of This Medicine
Ibuprofen injection is a nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug (NSAID) that is used alone or together with other medicines (eg, opioid analgesics) to relieve mild to severe pain. It is also used to treat fever.
This medicine is to be given only by or under the supervision of your doctor.
Other uses (PubMed Health)
How To Use
Injectable
Your doctor will prescribe your dose and schedule. This medicine is given through a needle placed in a vein.
A nurse or other health provider will give you this medicine.
Drugs and Foods to Avoid
Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.
Some foods and medicines can affect how ibuprofen works. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following:
Aspirin, cyclosporine, digoxin, lithium, methotrexate, pemetrexed Blood thinner (including warfarin) Blood pressure medicine Diuretic (water pill) Medicine to treat depression Corticosteroid (including dexamethasone, hydrocortisone, methylprednisolone, prednisolone, prednisone)When Not To Use
This medicine is not right for everyone. You should not receive it if you had an allergic reaction (including asthma) to ibuprofen, aspirin, or another NSAID.
Warnings
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Do not use this medicine during the later part of pregnancy.
Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease, heart disease, recent heart attack, heart failure, high blood pressure, asthma, bleeding problems, or a history of ulcers or other digestive problems. Tell your doctor if you drink alcohol or smoke.
This medicine may cause the following problems:
Higher risk of heart attack or stroke Higher risk of bleeding problems, including stomach ulcer or bleeding Liver damage High blood pressure Kidney damage Higher levels of potassium in the blood Serious skin reactions.
Possible side effects
Summary More details
Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:
Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
Blistering, peeling, or red skin rash
Change in how much or how often you urinate
Chest pain that may spread, trouble breathing, nausea, unusual sweating, fainting
Confusion, weakness, uneven heartbeat, trouble breathing, numbness or tingling in your hands, feet, or lips
Dark urine or pale stools, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, stomach pain, yellow skin or eyes
Numbness or weakness on one side of your body, sudden or severe headache, problems with vision, speech, or walking
Rapid weight gain, swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet
Severe stomach pain, vomiting blood, bloody or black, tarry stools
Unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness
If you notice other side effects that you think are caused by this medicine, tell your doctor.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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Brand names include
Caldolor, Neoprofen
There may be other brand names for this medicine.