I believe many people are familiar with ibuprofen , especially female friends. If you have a stomachache, take ibuprofen; if you have a head migraine , take an ibuprofen; if you have a fever, take ibuprofen.
For those minor pains, it will pass with a little patience. But the intense pain is simply unbearable, so it’s no exaggeration to say that “painkillers are one of the greatest inventions in the world.”
Among the many painkillers, ibuprofen is the most common. When a girl has dysmenorrhea, when she sees ibuprofen, it is like grabbing a life-saving straw. But some people have expressed different opinions on this, saying that ibuprofen is not a universal painkiller? Let’s find out together below!
Ibuprofen is a universal painkiller?
Ibuprofen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug that has analgesic, antipyretic and anti-inflammatory effects. It reduces prostaglandin synthesis by inhibiting epoxygenase , thereby reducing tissue congestion and swelling caused by prostaglandins and reducing the sensitivity of peripheral nerve pain. In addition, it can also exert an antipyretic (commonly known as "reducing fever") effect by acting on the hypothalamus temperature regulation center.
Ibuprofen can relieve a variety of pain, including headache, joint pain, migraine, toothache, myalgia, neuralgia, dysmenorrhea, postoperative pain, low back pain, traumatic pain after exercise; pain caused by strain, tenosynovitis, bursitis; rheumatoid arthritis, other non-rheumatoid arthritis and acute gout.
The effect of ibuprofen covers almost all kinds of pain encountered in daily life, but please note that when you encounter certain pain, blindly taking painkillers may delay the condition.
The most dangerous one is the pain caused by heart disease. When a heart disease attacks, it may cause cardiogenic toothache, back pain, shoulder pain, and chest pain. When it occurs, you should seek medical treatment as soon as possible and do not take painkillers by yourself
Who is not suitable for taking ibuprofen?
1. Pregnant women are prohibited from taking
Not only ibuprofen but also other drugs should be taken with caution when pregnant women. Ibuprofen can affect fetal development through the placenta, leading to insufficient amniotic fluid, fetal malformations, and an increased risk of miscarriage.
2, Patients with digestive tract diseases
Ibuprofen and other anti-inflammatory drugs not only irritate the vascular lining of the stomach and intestines, but also reduce blood flow to the area and weaken its own repair ability. Therefore, if you already have digestive problems, be careful when taking these medications; they are not effective for the associated pain.
3, Asthma patients
Ibuprofen suppresses inflammation by inhibiting an enzyme that reduces the production of a substance called prostaglandins. A decrease in prostaglandins may worsen asthma. This is why the package insert for ibuprofen reminds asthma patients to use it with caution.
4, People with renal insufficiency
Ibuprofen is excreted through the kidneys, so patients with poor kidney function should use it with caution, especially the elderly, as it may cause kidney problems.
5, patients with heart disease
6, patients with liver disease , and patients with kidney disease
Since ibuprofen is metabolized by the liver and excreted by the kidneys, taking ibuprofen may aggravate the condition of these patients.
What are the side effects of taking too much ibuprofen?
The following side effects may occur after taking ibuprofen normally: nausea, vomiting, heartburn, mild indigestion, headache, dizziness, tinnitus , blurred vision, nervousness, drowsiness, lower limb edema or sudden weight gain, etc.
If overdosed or taken for a long time, it may cause serious side effects, including severe gastrointestinal reactions (such as bleeding, ulcers, perforation, manifested as vomiting blood, melena, abdominal pain, bloating, etc.), serious cardiovascular thrombotic events (can manifest as chest pain, shortness of breath, weakness, slurred speech, etc.), and severe skin reactions.
If the above symptoms occur during medication, or if a rash or other allergic reaction occurs when taking medication for the first time, please stop taking the medication and see a doctor.
What are the precautions for taking ibuprofen?
. It is best not to use ibuprofen for a long time or in large quantities. When used for analgesia, please do not exceed 5 days, and when used for antipyretic, do not exceed 3 days.
. Drinking alcohol while taking this medicine may increase the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding and serious cardiovascular side effects. Please avoid drinking alcohol or beverages containing alcohol.
. Ibuprofen may inhibit your blood clotting, making you more likely to bleed after use.
. Please do not take other drugs containing antipyretic and analgesic ingredients at the same time. Pay special attention to the fact that some compound cold medicines may contain non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
. Ibuprofen may induce or aggravate hypertension . It is recommended that you closely monitor blood pressure during medication. If you are worried about overdose, you can go to the hospital to monitor the blood concentration of ibuprofen.
