Ibusar 200 Tablet
Ibuprofen
200mg
S.R. Drug Laboratories Pvt. Ltd.
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Indications
Ibusar 200 Tablet is used for:
Rheumatoid arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Pain, Fever, Pericarditis, Dysmenorrhea, Patent ductus arteriosus, Inflammation, Musculoskeletal and joint disorders
Adult Dose
Pain/Fever/Dysmenorrhea
200-400 mg PO q4-6hr; not to exceed 1.2 g unless directed by physician
Inflammatory Disease
400-800 mg PO q6-8hr; not to exceed 3.2 g/day
Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis
300 mg, 400 mg, 600 mg, or 800 mg PO q6-8hr; not to exceed 3.2 g/day
Severe hepatic impairment: Avoid use
Child Dose
Fever
6 months to 12 years
5-10 mg/kg/dose PO q6-8hr; not to exceed 40 mg/kg/day
Pain
4-10 mg/kg/dose PO q6-8hr; not to exceed 40 mg/kg/day
Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
30-50 mg/kg/24hr PO divided q8hr; not to exceed 2.4 g/day
Renal Dose
Significantly impaired renal function: Monitor closely; consider reduced dosage if warranted
Administration
Should be taken with food.
Contra Indications
Active peptic ulcer; hypersensitivity. Neonates with congenital heart disease, suspected necrotising enterocolitis and active bleeding (parenteral).
Precautions
Asthma; renal or hepatic disorders; bleeding disorders; CV disease. Pregnancy, lactation.
Lactation: Drug excreted into breast milk; use not recommended (American Academy of Pediatrics committee states that drug is compatible with nursing)
Pregnancy-Lactation
Pregnancy category: C; D in 3rd trimester or near delivery. At >30 weeks' gestation; may cause premature closure of ductus arteriosus
Interactions
Increased risk of GI bleeding w/ warfarin, corticosteroids, SSRIs and aspirin. May reduce the natriuretic effects of diuretics. Reduced antihypertensive effect of ACE inhibitors and angiotensin II receptor antagonists. May increase toxicity of lithium and methotrexate. Increased nephrotoxicity w/ ciclosporin and tacrolimus.
Adverse Effects
Side effects of Ibuprofen :
1-10%
Dizziness (3-9%),Epigastric pain (3-9%),Heartburn (3-9%),Constipation (1-3%),Nausea (3-9%),Rash (3-9%),Tinnitus (3-9%),Edema (1-3%),Fluid retention (1-3%),Headache (1-3%),Vomiting (1-3%)
<1%
Acute renal failure (sometimes with acute tubular necrosis or hyperkalemia, polyuria, azotemia, cystitis, hematuria, decreased creatinine clearance, elevations in blood urea nitrogen (BUN) or creatinine without other manifestations of renal failure)
Agranulocytosis,Aplastic anemia,Erythema multiforme,Erythematous macular rashes,Exfoliative dermatitis,Hemolytic anemia (with or without positive direct antiglobulin test results),Neutropenia,Thrombocytopenia (with or without purpura),Toxic epidermal necrolysis (Lyell syndrome) and photosensitivity reactions
Potentially Fatal: Severe CV thrombotic events. Severe GI bleeding, ulceration and perforation.
Mechanism of Action
Ibuprofen inhibits synthesis of prostaglandins in body tissues by inhibiting cyclooxygenase-1 and 2. It has anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antipyretic properties.
Note
Ibusar 200 200mg Tablet manufactured by S.R. Drug Laboratories Pvt. Ltd.. Its generic name is Ibuprofen. Ibusar 200 is availble in Nepal.
Farmaco Nepal drug index information on Ibusar 200 Tablet is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.