This new crown common drug may increase gastrointestinal risk! Pay attention to these 8 points with medication!

With the liberalization of epidemic prevention and control policies, many people have hoarded commonly used fever-reducing medicines and cold medicines
from hoarding masks.

Ibuprofen is a commonly used antipyretic recently, and we must know how to use drugs safely while "following the trend to buy
".
As a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug with fewer adverse reactions, it is currently the preferred antipyretic analgesic, but it may also increase gastrointestinal risks, let's take a look at the 8 major medication precautions pointed out by "Clinical Decision Assistant-Evidence-Based Medicine"!

NSAIDs increase the risk of serious gastrointestinal adverse events, including bleeding, ulceration, and perforation of the stomach or intestines
, which can be fatal.
These events can occur at any time during use and do not appear warning symptoms
.
Older patients are at greater risk of serious gastrointestinal events [1-4].

(1) This product is symptomatic treatment, not suitable for long-term or large number of use, for pain relief should not exceed 5 days, for antipyretic should not exceed 3 days, symptoms are not relieved, please consult a doctor or pharmacist
.

(2) Patients with the following conditions should be used with caution: bronchial asthma, liver and kidney insufficiency, coagulation mechanism or platelet dysfunction (such as hemophilia).

(3) Patients with the following conditions should be used under the guidance of a physician: history of peptic ulcer, gastrointestinal bleeding, cardiac insufficiency, hypertension
.

(4) Children under 1 year of age should be used
under the guidance of a physician.

(5) Do not take other drugs containing antipyretic and analgesic (such as some compound anti-cold drugs)
at the same time.

(6) If gastrointestinal bleeding or ulcers, chest pain, shortness of breath, weakness, slurred speech, etc.
, the drug should be discontinued and consult a doctor
.

(7) Significant dehydration due to persistent vomiting, diarrhea or insufficient fluid intake requires medical attention to correct water and electrolyte balance
.

(8) Patients with liver disease or taking diuretics should use nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
with caution.