People with body pain, fever and even colic tend to adhere to ibuprofen as it is anti-inflammatory and can relieve all these symptoms in a short time. But care must be taken, as the drug can bring serious complications and future health problems.
• This medicine may increase the chance of heart attack, stroke and high blood pressure. This has been seen with long-term use or in times of urgency, such as after heart surgery ?, says Barbara Murayama, gynecologist and obstetrician.
Those with heart disease need to seek medical advice before using this medicine.
People who have high blood pressure, high cholesterol, overweight, diabetes should be careful about ibuprofen. But before making any decision, you need to talk to the doctor you trust ?, says Barbara.
Even those who do not suffer from these problems should be aware and avoid self-medication to avoid health problems. Medicine with guidance and prescription only.
Ibuprofen Treatments
According to the doctor, ibuprofen is indicated for:
- Relief of pain, swelling and fever;
- Relief of menstrual cramps, as it has the effect of reducing contractions of the uterus;
- Arthritis treatment;
- Gout treatments;
- Migraines.
Be alert
Before taking any kind of medication it is necessary to evaluate if the person has allergy to the components of the formula. • If you have an allergy to ibuprofen, aspirin, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or any other part of the drug, this should be advised to the doctor. Tell us about signs of allergy and how you felt. This includes telling if you have hives, itching, shortness of breath, swelling in the face, lips, tongue or throat, or any other signs. If you are pregnant, should you also tell the doctor ?, says Barbara.
Contraceptive: drug interaction
Many women have questions about whether ibuprofen impairs or inhibits contraceptive action. Barbara says no, but it is also ideal to talk to the doctor about using the medicine.
Patients
When the doctor indicates the use of the medicine, he evaluates the benefits and harms it can bring to the patient, so it is ideal to tell the professional exactly which medicines you usually use and which health problems you have. For people with a history of heart problems, elderly patients, pregnant women or those with gastric problems, the medicine is contraindicated. But only the doctor can assess the risk-benefit ratio of using this or any other medicine. Is this an assessment that should be individualized ?, comments Barbara.
Care Required
Regardless of the medication, it is critical that the patient follow all medical guidelines and never self-medicate. Remember that it is not necessary to exceed the days prescribed by the doctor or take less days than recommended. In case of allergies, should the patient immediately stop and report to the prescribing physician ?, recommends Barbara.
It is also important to have routine checkups to assess your health annually. To do this, visit your cardiologist, gynecologist and general practitioner to request a check-up.
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