What are the side effects of eating too much ibuprofen?

The third Monday of October is World Analgesia Day, and "pain" is a common problem encountered by humans, and ibuprofen is the most commonly used painkiller
for many people.

stomachache, eating ibuprofen; migraine in the head, take a slice of ibuprofen; Fever out, ibuprofen, arrange .
.
.

Even many people take ibuprofen wherever they hurt, so ibuprofen is really a universal painkiller? What are the side effects of eating too much?

Let's
learn together today.

Is ibuprofen a universal pain reliever?

Ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug with analgesic, antipyretic and anti-inflammatory effects
.
It reduces prostaglandin synthesis by inhibiting epoxyase, thereby reducing tissue congestion and swelling caused by prostaglandins, and reducing sensitivity to peripheral neuralgia
.
In addition, it can also play an antipyretic (commonly known as "fever reduction") effect by acting on the hypothalamic thermoregulatory center
.

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Ibuprofen can relieve a variety of pains, including headaches, arthralgias, migraines, toothaches, muscle pain, neuralgia, dysmenorrhea, postoperative pain, low back pain, and injury pain after exercise; pain from strains, tenosynovitis, bursitis; Rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, other non-rheumatoid arthritis and acute gout
.

The efficacy of ibuprofen covers almost all kinds of pain encountered in daily life, but please note that when you encounter some pain, if you blindly take painkillers, it may delay the condition
.

One of the most dangerous is pain caused by heart disease, which can cause cardiogenic toothache, back pain, shoulder pain, chest pain
when heart disease attacks.
When it occurs, you should seek medical attention as soon as possible, and do not take painkillers on your own, delaying the best treatment time
.

Who is not suitable for ibuprofen?

1.
Pregnant women are banned

Ibuprofen may pass through the placenta and cause damage to the fetus, and use beyond 20 weeks can cause kidney damage to the fetus and increase the risk of
amniotic fluid depletion.

2.
Lactating women

Ibuprofen can enter the breast milk, and breastfeeding women need to stop breastfeeding
if they take the drug.

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3.
Women who are trying to get pregnant

It can delay or prevent ovulation, causing reversible infertility, so women planning pregnancy should use this drug with caution, and those who have difficulty conceiving or are undergoing infertility examinations should consider stopping the drug
.

4.
Patients with peptic ulcer or gastrointestinal bleeding

Ibuprofen inhibits the activity of cyclooxygenase 1, which has a protective effect on the gastrointestinal mucosa, and aggravates ulceration or bleeding
.

5.
Patients with heart disease

High oral doses (≥2400 mg/day) of ibuprofen increase the risk of heart attack and stroke, and the risk increases
with dose and duration of administration.

6.
Patients with liver disease and kidney disease

Because ibuprofen is metabolized by the liver and excreted by the kidneys, taking ibuprofen may aggravate the condition
in these patients.

What are the side effects of eating too much ibuprofen?

The following side effects may occur after normal ibuprofen: nausea, vomiting, heartburn, mild indigestion, headache, dizziness, tinnitus, blurred vision, nervousness, drowsiness, lower limb edema or sudden weight gain
.

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If taken in excess or for a long time, it may cause serious side effects, including severe gastrointestinal reactions (such as bleeding, ulceration, perforation, manifested as hematemesis, melena, abdominal pain, bloating, etc.
), severe cardiovascular thrombotic events (may manifest as chest pain, shortness of breath, weakness, slurred speech, etc.
), severe skin reactions (such as exfoliative dermatitis, Covenant syndrome).

If the above symptoms occur during medication, or if you have a rash or other allergic reaction during the first dose, please stop taking the drug
.

What are the precautions for taking ibuprofen?

It is best not to use ibuprofen for a long time or in large quantities, do not exceed 5 days for analgesia, and do not exceed 3 days
for antipyretics.

Drinking alcohol while taking the medication may increase the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding and serious cardiovascular side effects, so avoid alcohol or beverages
containing alcohol.

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Ibuprofen may inhibit your clotting function and may bleed more easily after medication, so use soft-bristled toothbrushes and electric shavers, for example
.

Do not take other medicines that contain antipyretic and analgesic ingredients at the same time, especially note that some combination cold medicines may contain NSAIDs
.

Ibuprofen may induce or worsen hypertension and it is recommended that you monitor your blood pressure
closely during medication.
If you are concerned about overdose, you can visit the hospital to monitor the blood level of
ibuprofen.