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    This new crown common drug may increase gastrointestinal risk! Pay attention to these 8 points with medication!

    • Last Update: 2023-02-03
    • Source: Internet
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    With the liberalization of epidemic prevention and control policies, many people have hoarded commonly used fever-reducing medicines and cold medicines
    from hoarding masks.


    Ibuprofen is a commonly used antipyretic recently, and we must know how to use drugs safely while "following the trend to buy
    ".
    As a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug with fewer adverse reactions, it is currently the preferred antipyretic analgesic, but it may also increase gastrointestinal risks, let's take a look at the 8 major medication precautions pointed out by "Clinical Decision Assistant-Evidence-Based Medicine"!



    Gastrointestinal risks


    NSAIDs increase the risk of serious gastrointestinal adverse events, including bleeding, ulceration, and perforation of the stomach or intestines
    , which can be fatal.
    These events can occur at any time during use and do not appear warning symptoms
    .
    Older patients are at greater risk of serious gastrointestinal events [1-4].



    8 major medication attention!


    (1) This product is symptomatic treatment, not suitable for long-term or large number of use, for pain relief should not exceed 5 days, for antipyretic should not exceed 3 days, symptoms are not relieved, please consult a doctor or pharmacist
    .


    (2) Patients with the following conditions should be used with caution: bronchial asthma, liver and kidney insufficiency, coagulation mechanism or platelet dysfunction (such as hemophilia).


    (3) Patients with the following conditions should be used under the guidance of a physician: history of peptic ulcer, gastrointestinal bleeding, cardiac insufficiency, hypertension
    .


    (4) Children under 1 year of age should be used
    under the guidance of a physician.


    (5) Do not take other drugs containing antipyretic and analgesic (such as some compound anti-cold drugs)
    at the same time.


    (6) If gastrointestinal bleeding or ulcers, chest pain, shortness of breath, weakness, slurred speech, etc.
    , the drug should be discontinued and consult a doctor
    .


    (7) Significant dehydration due to persistent vomiting, diarrhea or insufficient fluid intake requires medical attention to correct water and electrolyte balance
    .


    (8) Patients with liver disease or taking diuretics should use nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
    with caution.


    What other antipyretics are prone to gastrointestinal discomfort? Where to see more common drugs in gastroenterology?
    Open "Clinical Decision Assistant - Evidence-based Medicine" to search for related disease names/drug names, one click directly! 👇 Download the Decision Assistant App and check it anytime, anywhere~
    References: [1] Product Information:IBUPROFEN-ibuprofen oral suspension,Aurobindo Pharma Limited,Updated June 3,2021.
    [2]Product Information:IBUPROFEN tablet,Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC,Updated July 20,2021.
    [3]Product Information:IBU-ibuprofen tablet,Aphena Pharma Solutions-Tennessee,LLC,Updated January 21,2021.
    [4]Product Information:CALDOLOR-ibuprofen Injection,for intravenous use,Cumberland Pharmaceuticals Inc.
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