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Pronunciation: Meh-lau-sih-kahm<br />
Classification: NSAID (Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs)<br />
IFU: Osteoarthritis<br />
Route: Oral<br />
Dosage: 7.5 mg or 15mg Once Daily<br />
Action: An analgesic, anti-inflammatory used to treat arthritis, reduce<br />
pain,swelling, and stiffness of the joints.<br />
Adverse Reaction: Hypertension, swelling of hands/feet, dark urine, stiff<br />
neck, unusual tiredness<br />
Interactions: Aliskiren, ACE Inhibitors, Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers,<br />
Cidofovir, Lithium, and Methotrexate<br />
Motrin (Ibuprofen)<br />
Pronunciation: ahy-byoo-proh-fen<br />
Classification: NSAID (Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs)<br />
IFU: Inflammation<br />
Route: Oral<br />
Dosage: 1 Tablet every 4 to 6 hours<br />
Action: Relieves pain from various conditions such as headache, dental pain,<br />
menstrual cramps, muscle aches, or arthritis. Reduces fever and relieves<br />
minor aches due to the common cold or flu. Blocks body’s production of<br />
substances that may cause inflammation.<br />
Adverse Reaction: Abdominal pain, Acid or Sour Stomach, Heartburn,<br />
Indigestion, Pale skin<br />
Interactions: Aliskiren, ACE Inhibitors, Cidofovir, Corticosteroids, Lithium<br />
Naprosyn (Naproxen)<br />
Pronunciation: na-PROX-en<br />
Classification: NSAID (Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs)<br />
IFU: Inflammation<br />
Route: Oral<br />
Dosage: 125 mg/5 mL, 550 mg, 275 mg, 500 mg, 375 mg<br />
Action: Relieves pain from headaches, muscle aches, tendonitis, dental pain,<br />
and menstrual cramps. Blocks body’s production of substances that may<br />
cause inflammation.<br />
Adverse Reaction: Bloating, Blurred or Loss of Vision, Cloudy Urine, Pale Skin<br />
Interactions: Aliskiren, ACE Inhibitors, Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers,<br />
Cidofovir, Corticosteroids, Lithium
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