Commonly used non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are:
Question: Can you name 5 contraindications to NSAIDs?
Ibuprofen
Ibuprofen should be used for mild to moderate pain, pain and inflammation of soft-tissue injuries and pyrexia with discomfort.
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Child 1 - 2 months |
5 mg/kg 3-4 times a day |
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Child 3 - 5 months |
50 mg 3 times a day, maximum daily dose to be given in 3-4 divided doses; maximum 30 mg/kg per day |
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Child 6 - 11 months |
50 mg 3-4 times a day, maximum daily dose to be given in 3-4 divided doses; maximum 30 mg/kg per day |
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Child 1 - 3 years |
100 mg 3 times a day, maximum daily dose to be given in 3-4 divided doses; maximum 30 mg/kg per day |
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Child 4 - 6 years |
150 mg 3 times a day, maximum daily dose to be given in 3-4 divided doses; maximum 30 mg/kg per day |
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Child 7 - 9 years |
200 mg 3 times a day, maximum daily dose to be given in 3-4 divided doses; maximum 30 mg/kg per day; maximum 2.4 g per day |
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Child 10 - 11 years |
300 mg 3 times a day, maximum daily dose to be given in 3-4 divided doses; maximum 30 mg/kg per day; maximum 2.4 g per day |
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Child 12 - 17 years |
Initially 300-400 mg 3-4 times a day; increased if necessary up to 600 mg 4 times a day; maintenance 200-400 mg 3 times a day, may be adequate |
Commonly used non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are:
Question: Can you name 5 contraindications to NSAIDs?
Diclofenac
Diclofenac should be used in postoperative pain, by rectum:
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Child 6 months - 17 years (body weight 8-11 kg) |
12.5 mg twice daily for maximum 4 days |
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Child 6 months - 17 years (body weight 12 kg and above) |
1 mg/kg 3 times a day (max. per dose 50 mg) for maximum 4 days |
Diclofenac should be used for inflammation or mild to moderate pain, by mouth using immediate-release medicines, or by rectum:
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Child 6 months - 17 years |
0.3-1 mg/kg 3 times a day (max. per dose 50 mg) |
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Commonly used non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are:
Question: Can you name 5 contraindications to NSAIDs?
Answer: Fig 1 lists the contraindications to NSAIDs.
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Contraindications to NSAIDs include:
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Fig 1 Contraindications to NSAIDs
In general, NSAIDs are not recommended for use in children less than 6 months of age.