Ibuprofen

Excerpt

Ibuprofen is a medication used to manage and treat inflammatory diseases, rheumatoid disorders, mild to moderate pain, fever, dysmenorrhea, and osteoarthritis. It is also available as an over-the-counter medication for pain, usually mild. It is in the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) class of medications. This activity will highlight the mechanism of action, adverse event profile, pharmacology, and other vital factors pertinent for members of the interprofessional team in the treatment of patients with inflammatory diseases and related conditions.