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Ibuprofen

Brand: Advil / Brufen / Motrin
NSAID Analgesic / Antipyretic /Propionic acid derivative

Chemistry

PubChem CID: 3672
Structure
structure

Pharmacokinetics

Half-life 2 hours
Clearance Route hepatic
Active Metabolites uncertain

⚠️ Safety & Warnings

Severity: Severe

Adverse Effects:
Gastric irritation, dyspepsia, nausea, fluid retention, renal function decline (dose-dependent),
**RARE: severe cutaneous reactions including Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS)/TEN**

Contraindications:
Active peptic ulcer disease, severe renal impairment, prior NSAID-induced hypersensitivity or SJS/TEN

Precautions:
Caution in elderly, dehydration, concomitant steroid therapy (↑ GI bleed risk),
history of drug-induced skin reactions, cardiovascular disease