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On this episode of the Real Life Pharmacology Podcast, I discuss ibuprofen pharmacology.
Ibuprofen can raise the concentrations of lithium and increase the risk for toxicity.
Compared to most other NSAIDs, ibuprofen has a relatively short half-life. This explains why it needs to be dosed more frequently than other agents.
Ibuprofen can contribute to renal insufficiency, GI bleed risk, and CHF exacerbations.
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