Drug Card Template:
CLASS: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
TRADE NAME: Motrin, Advil
GENERIC NAME: Ibuprofen
USES: Nonprescription ibuprofen is used to reduce fever and to relieve minor aches and pain
from headaches, muscle aches, arthritis, menstrual periods, the common cold, toothaches, and
backaches.
SIDE EFFECTS: Constipation, Diarrhea, Gas or Bloating, Dizziness, Nervousness, Tinnitus,
Vomiting, Edema, Rash
INTERACTIONS: Warfarin, Aspirin, Naproxen, Hydrocortisone, Prednisone, Ciprofloxacin, Gingko
Biloba (home remedy).
NURSING CONSIDERATIONS: Assess drug interactions, Assess patients allergies, Assess for
bleeding, Avoid during third trimester
ROUTES OF ADMINISTRATION: Oral, Intravenous
SOURCE: drugs.com
INITIALS: JMH
CLASS: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
TRADE NAME: Motrin, Advil
GENERIC NAME: Ibuprofen
USES: Nonprescription ibuprofen is used to reduce fever and to relieve minor aches and pain
from headaches, muscle aches, arthritis, menstrual periods, the common cold, toothaches, and
backaches.
SIDE EFFECTS: Constipation, Diarrhea, Gas or Bloating, Dizziness, Nervousness, Tinnitus,
Vomiting, Edema, Rash
INTERACTIONS: Warfarin, Aspirin, Naproxen, Hydrocortisone, Prednisone, Ciprofloxacin, Gingko
Biloba (home remedy).
NURSING CONSIDERATIONS: Assess drug interactions, Assess patients allergies, Assess for
bleeding, Avoid during third trimester
ROUTES OF ADMINISTRATION: Oral, Intravenous
SOURCE: drugs.com
INITIALS: JMH
