Ibuprofen: Advil / Motrin (antipyretics, antirheumatics, nonopioid analgesics, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents)
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 […] The post Ibuprofen: Advil / Motrin (antipyretics, antirheumatics, nonopioid analgesics, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents) appeared first on NURSING.com.
