IBUPROFEN LYSINE (ibuprofen lysine/pf)


Drug overview for IBUPROFEN LYSINE (ibuprofen lysine/pf):

Generic name: IBUPROFEN LYSINE/PF
Drug class: Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory (NSAID) and Salicylates
Therapeutic class: Cardiovascular Therapy Agents

Ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agent (NSAIA) that exhibits analgesic and antipyretic activity.

Ibuprofen is used orally for the symptomatic treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, juvenile arthritis, and osteoarthritis. Ibuprofen also is used orally to relieve mild to moderate pain, to manage primary dysmenorrhea, and to reduce fever. Ibuprofen is used IV to relieve mild to moderate pain, to relieve moderate to severe pain (in conjunction with opiates), and to reduce fever.

Ibuprofen lysine is used IV in the treatment of patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) in premature neonates. Ibuprofen has been used in combination with colchicine for the management of acute and recurrent pericarditis+ . The potential benefits and risks of ibuprofen as well as alternative therapies should be considered prior to initiating ibuprofen therapy.

The lowest possible effective dosage and shortest duration of therapy consistent with treatment goals of the patient should be employed. Ibuprofen is available in various over-the-counter (OTC) preparations; OTC preparations are used to provide temporary relief of minor aches and pains (including those of arthritis and dysmenorrhea), to relieve migraine headaches, and to reduce fever.
DRUG IMAGES
  • IBUPROFEN LYSINE 20 MG/2 ML VL
    IBUPROFEN LYSINE 20 MG/2 ML VL
The following indications for IBUPROFEN LYSINE (ibuprofen lysine/pf) have been approved by the FDA:

Indications:
Patent ductus arteriosus


Professional Synonyms:
None.