Ibuprofen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, or NSAID, with non-narcotic analgesic pain relieving properties, antipyretic fever reducing properties and antirheumatic properties.
Ibuprofen is widely used to treat mild to moderate pain and inflammation caused by arthritis, bursitis, gout, menstrual cramps, migraine and other headaches, soft tissue injuries, tendonitis, and many other conditions.
The anti-inflammatory properties of ibuprofen are not as strong as other NSAIDs but since the drug has fewer side effects higher doses can be taken safely to compensate.
Ibuprofen, like all non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, acts against the release of postaglandinsOne of several unsaturated fatty acids that have strong hormone-like properties. Prostaglandins are produced in small quantities and work on individual organs with significant effects.
Prostaglandins can be targeted to work on vasomotor tone, capilliary permeability, smooth-muscle tone, agregation of platelets, endoncrine and exocrine functionality and automnomic and central nervous system. When medicated they are used to terminate pregnancy, treat asthma and gastric hyperacidity. Sometimes abbreviated to PG.
Visit our comprehensive glossary for more pregnancy terms and definitions.; chemicals that contribute to inflammation. How NSAIDs manage to control fever and reduce pain is still largely unknown.
There is no evidence to show that ibuprofen increases the risk of birth defects during pregnancy. Like aspirin, the use of ibuprofen near term should be avoided since the risk of bleeding may increase.
Medications similar to ibuprofen are used to stop premature labor so if you use ibuprofen during the last few weeks of your pregnancy it may be prolonged. Excessive use of ibuprofen may cause fetal kidney damage and significantly reduce the level of amniotic fluidThe liquid, which is produced by both the fetal membranes and the fetus that surrounds the baby during pregnancy. The liter of fluid at term serves to protect the fetus during pregnancy and also provide active chemical exchange.
The amniotic fluid consists of maternal and fetal plasma in varying concentrations. The pH of the fluid is almost neutral and clear, although lipids and desquamated fetal cells can make it cloudy.
Visit our comprehensive glossary for more pregnancy terms and definitions. in the uterus.
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Ibuprofen passes into the breastmilk and should not be used by mothers who are breastfeeding.
Consult your doctor or pediatrician before administering ibuprofen to your baby or child.
There are no known food interactions.
Ibuprofen should not be used in combination with aspirin or other NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs)
Consult your doctor before taking ibuprofen if you have a history of any of the following:
Consult your doctor before taking ibuprofen if you are taking any of the following drugs, medications or supplements:
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