Drug Name Dosage Therapeutic action Indication Contraindication Adverse effects Nursing Responsibilities

Ibuprofen

Drug class: NSAID

200 mg / 5 ml
q6 PRN for
pain

Anti-inflammatory,
analgesic, and anti
pyretic activities
that largely related
to inhibition of
prostaglandin
synthesis. Inhibits
both cyclogenase
(COX) 1 and 2.
Ibuprofen is more
selective for COX
2

Relief of signs
and symptoms of
rheumatoid
arthritis and
osteoarthritis;
relief of mild to
moderate pain;
fever reduction

Allergy to
ibuprofen,
salicylates or other
NSAID

CNS: headache,
dizziness, fatigue,
tinnitus,
ophthalmologic
effects

CV: hypertension,
palpitations,
arrhythmia, heart
failure

GI: nausea, GI pain,
vomiting,
constipation

Respiratory:
dsypnea, hemoptysis,
bronchospasm,
rhinitis









1. administer drug with foods or
after meals if GI upset occurs.

2. discontinue drug if eye
changes.

3. use drug as suggested

4. ask patient to report sore
throat, fever, rash, itching,
swelling in the ankles or fingers.