Ibuprofen

Excerpt

Ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to manage various conditions, including inflammatory diseases, rheumatoid disorders, mild to moderate pain, fever, dysmenorrhea, and osteoarthritis. This drug is available over-the-counter and in prescription strength. This activity reviews ibuprofen's mechanism of action, adverse event profiles, dosing considerations, pharmacokinetics, contraindications, box warnings, and monitoring protocols, which are critical areas of focus.