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Caldolor

  • Generic Name: ibuprofen in water for injection
  • Brand Name: Caldolor

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Caldolor Patient Information Including Side Effects

Brand Names: Caldolor, NeoProfen

Generic Name: ibuprofen injection

What is ibuprofen (Caldolor, NeoProfen)?

Ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Ibuprofen works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body.

Ibuprofen injection is used to reduce fever and treat pain.

Neoprofen is used in premature babies to treat a condition called patent ductus arteriosus (an abnormal blood vessel opening that normally closes shortly after birth).

Ibuprofen may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

What are the possible side effects of ibuprofen (Caldolor, NeoProfen)?

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction (hives, difficult breathing, swelling in your face or throat) or a severe skin reaction (fever, sore throat, burning eyes, skin pain, red or purple skin rash with blistering and peeling).

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of a heart attack or stroke: chest pain spreading to your jaw or shoulder, sudden numbness or weakness on one side of the body, slurred speech, feeling short of breath.

Tell your caregivers at once if you have:

  • changes in your vision;
  • swelling, rapid weight gain, feeling short of breath;
  • severe headache, pounding in your neck or ears;
  • little or no urination;
  • high potassium level--nausea, weakness, tingly feeling, chest pain, irregular heartbeats, loss of movement;
  • liver problems--loss of appetite, stomach pain (upper right side), dark urine, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes);
  • low red blood cells (anemia)--pale skin, unusual tiredness, feeling light-headed or short of breath, cold hands and feet; or
  • signs of stomach bleeding--bloody or tarry stools, coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds.

If your baby has been treated with Neoprofen, tell the doctor at once if the baby has:

  • signs of infection such as fever, chills, fussiness;
  • unusual bleeding; or
  • bruising, swelling, warmth, redness, or irritation where the IV needle is placed.

Common side effects may include:

  • nausea, vomiting, gas;
  • headache; or
  • dizziness.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What is the most important information I should know about ibuprofen (Caldolor, NeoProfen)?

Ibuprofen can increase your risk of fatal heart attack or stroke, even if you don't have any risk factors. You should not receive this medicine just before or after heart bypass surgery (coronary artery bypass graft, or CABG).

Ibuprofen may also cause stomach or intestinal bleeding, which can be fatal. These conditions can occur without warning while you are using ibuprofen, especially in older adults.

Caldolor Patient Information including How Should I Take

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before receiving ibuprofen (Caldolor, NeoProfen)?

Ibuprofen can increase your risk of fatal heart attack or stroke, even if you don't have any risk factors. You should not use this medicine just before or after heart bypass surgery (coronary artery bypass graft, or CABG).

Ibuprofen may also cause stomach or intestinal bleeding, which can be fatal. These conditions can occur without warning while you are using ibuprofen, especially in older adults.

You should not be treated with ibuprofen if you are allergic to it, or if you have ever had an asthma attack or severe allergic reaction after taking aspirin or an NSAID.

Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

If you are pregnant, you should not take ibuprofen unless your doctor tells you to. Taking an NSAID during the last 20 weeks of pregnancy can cause serious heart or kidney problems in the unborn baby and possible complications with your pregnancy.

You should not breast-feed while using this medicine.

How is ibuprofen injection given (Caldolor, NeoProfen)?

Ibuprofen is given as an infusion into a vein. A healthcare provider will give you this injection.

Drink plenty of liquids while you are receiving ibuprofen injection.

Caldolor Patient Information including If I Miss a Dose

What happens if I miss a dose (Caldolor, NeoProfen)?

Because you will receive ibuprofen injection in a clinical setting, you are not likely to miss a dose.

What happens if I overdose (Caldolor, NeoProfen)?

Since this medication is given by a healthcare professional in a medical setting, an overdose is unlikely to occur.

What should I avoid while receiving ibuprofen (Caldolor, NeoProfen)?

Avoid taking aspirin while you are receiving ibuprofen.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using other medicines for pain, fever, swelling, or cold/flu symptoms. They may contain ingredients similar to ibuprofen (such as aspirin, ketoprofen, or naproxen).

What other drugs will affect ibuprofen (Caldolor, NeoProfen)?

Tell your doctor about all your other medicines, especially:

This list is not complete. Other drugs may affect ibuprofen, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible drug interactions are listed here.

Where can I get more information (Caldolor, NeoProfen)?

Your doctor or pharmacist can provide more information about ibuprofen.

Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.
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