Dysmenorrhea, take ibuprofen !
A stomachache, take ibuprofen!
Headache, have a tablet of ibuprofen!
I have a fever, but it’s still ibuprofen!
Speaking of ibuprofen
everyone may be familiar with
But is this medicine really that magical?
Today I will introduce to you what
is called "universal painkiller" - ibuprofen
ibuprofen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug with analgesic, antipyretic and anti-inflammatory effects.
It reduces prostaglandin synthesis by inhibiting cyclooxygenase , thereby reducing tissue congestion and swelling caused by prostaglandin and reducing the sensitivity of peripheral neuralgia. In addition, it can also exert antipyretic effects by acting on the hypothalamic temperature regulation center.
Is ibuprofen really a painkiller?
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs represented by ibuprofen are indeed very effective for pain caused by inflammation and tissue damage (can be called "dollar pain"), such as headache, toothache, joint pain, migraine , toothache, fever caused by common cold, and menstrual pain in women. However, for traumatic pain, such as scratches (pain caused by direct stimulation of sensory nerve endings, it can be called "sharp pain"); smooth muscle colic, such as gastrointestinal colic, bile colic , etc., are ineffective.
Therefore, before taking , we should pay attention to distinguishing our pain types. If we cannot confirm, we should ask professionals in time and do not take medicine at will.
ibuprofen is so powerful, can I take "I" for a long time?
The principle of relieving pain through ibuprofen, we can know that ibuprofen does not have the effect of treating diseases, but only plays a role in reducing it. The so-called "treatment of symptoms but not root causes". Studies have shown that the long-term use of ibuprofen will greatly increase the probability of adverse reactions.
The most common adverse reactions are gastrointestinal reactions, including nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, heartburn, gastrointestinal bleeding, and gastric ulcer , etc., which may also lead to an increased risk of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases and allergic symptoms.
In addition, we cannot just stop at the pain relief, but also understand the disease factors behind the pain and inflammation. If you blindly use ibuprofen to relieve symptoms and do not diagnose and treat the disease behind it, the effect will often be greatly reduced and may even delay the condition.
These types of people should carefully choose ibuprofen
. Pregnant women prohibit
ibuprofen may cause damage to the fetus through placenta , causing damage to the fetus. Used for more than 20 weeks can cause kidney damage to the fetus and increase the risk of amniotic fluid deficiency.
2. Lactating women
Ibuprofen can enter the milk. If lactating women take medicine, they need to stop lactating.
3. Women who are preparing for pregnancy
can delay or prevent ovulation, causing reversible infertility. Therefore, women who plan to be pregnant should use this medicine with caution. Those who have difficulty in conception or are undergoing infertility examinations should consider stopping the medicine.
4, peptic ulcer or gastrointestinal bleeding patients with
ibuprofen can inhibit the activity of cyclooxygenase 1 that protects the gastrointestinal mucosa and aggravate ulcer or bleeding.
5,
oral high dose (≥2400mg/day) ibuprofen can increase the risk of heart attack and stroke , and the risk increases with dose and medication time.
6. Patients with liver disease and kidney disease
Because ibuprofen is metabolized by the liver and excreted by the kidneys, taking ibuprofen may aggravate the condition of this type of patients.
7. Patients taking other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Unless the doctor allows, other patients taking ibuprofen drugs or taking other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs cannot receive ibuprofen treatment at the same time. The combination of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs is more likely to cause severe gastrointestinal ulcers and bleeding.
Things to note when taking ibuprofen?
It is best not to use ibuprofen for a long time or in large quantities. Please do not exceed 5 days for pain relief, and do not exceed 3 days for fever relief. If you experience various discomforts after taking ibuprofen, you should stop taking the medication or consult a doctor.
Drinking alcohol during medication may increase the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding and severe cardiovascular side effects. Please avoid drinking alcohol or alcohol-containing beverages.
In short,
Although ibuprofen is a "good medicine" for pain relief
, it is not a universal "magic medicine"
. Only by using ibuprofen reasonably and safely
reduce adverse reactions may occur
. Special people choose
carefully to achieve its maximum efficacy
.
