Ibuprofen (Intravenous Route)

Side Effects

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Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor or nurse immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

More common

1. Black, tarry stools
2. bleeding gums
3. blurred vision
4. chest pain or tightness
5. confusion
6. cough
7. coughing up blood
8. decreased urine
9. diarrhea
10. difficulty with breathing or swallowing
11. dizziness
12. dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
13. dry mouth
14. fast heartbeat
15. fever or chills
16. headache
17. increased menstrual flow or vaginal bleeding
18. increased thirst
19. irregular heartbeat
20. irritability
21. loss of appetite
22. lower back or side pain
23. muscle pain, cramps, or twitching
24. nausea or vomiting
25. nervousness
26. nosebleeds
27. numbness or tingling in the hands, feet, or lips
28. pain, warmth, or burning in the fingers, toes, and legs
29. painful or difficult urination
30. pale skin
31. paralysis
32. pounding in the ears
33. problems with vision or hearing
34. prolonged bleeding from cuts
35. rapid breathing
36. red or black, tarry stools
37. red or dark brown urine
38. restlessness
39. seizures
40. slow or fast heartbeat
41. sneezing
42. sore throat
43. sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
44. stomach pain
45. sweating
46. swelling of the feet or lower legs
47. swollen glands
48. trouble breathing
49. unusual bleeding or bruising
50. unusual tiredness or weakness

Less common

1. Bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
2. decrease in the frequency of urination
3. decrease in urine volume
4. difficulty in passing urine (dribbling)
5. rapid weight gain
6. unusual weight gain or loss

Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

More common

1. Excess air or gas in the stomach or intestines
2. full feeling
3. passing gas

Less common

1. Acid or sour stomach
2. belching
3. heartburn
4. indigestion
5. stomach discomfort, upset, or pain

Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

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Portions of this document last updated: April 01, 2024

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