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Ibuprofen

Vincent Trung H. Ngo  1 , Tushar Bajaj  2
In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2025 Jan.
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Ibuprofen

Vincent Trung H. Ngo et al.

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.

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Conflict of interest statement

Disclosure: Vincent Trung Ngo declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

Disclosure: Tushar Bajaj declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

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