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ADVERSE REACTIONS
In patients taking MOTRIN or other NSAIDs, the most frequently reported adverse experiences occurring in approximately 1-10% of patients are: Abnormal renal function, anemia, dizziness, edema, elevated liver enzymes, fluid retention, gastrointestinal experiences (including abdominal pain, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, dyspepsia, epigastric pain, flatulence, heartburn, nausea, vomiting), headaches, increased bleeding time, nervousness, pruritus, rashes (including maculopapular) and tinnitus.
| Additional adverse experiences reported occasionally include: |
| Body as a whole - | fever, infection, sepsis |
| Cardiovascular system - | congestive heart failure in patients with marginal cardiac function, hypertension, tachycardia, syncope |
| Digestive system - | dry mouth, duodenitits, esophagitis, gastric or duodenal ulcer with bleeding and/or perforation, gastritis, gastrointestinal bleeding, glossitis, hematemesis, hepatitis, jaundice, melena, rectal bleeding |
| Hemic and lymphatic system - | ecchymosis, eosinophilia, leukopenia, purpura, stomatitis, thrombocytopenia |
| Metabolic and nutritional - | weight changes |
| Nervous system - | anxiety, asthenia, confusion, depression, dream abnormalities, drowsiness, insomnia, malaise, paresthesia, somnolence, tremors, vertigo |
| Respiratory system - | asthma, dyspnea |
| Skin and appendages - | alopecia, photosensitivity, sweat |
| Special senses - | blurred vision |
| Urogenital system - | cystitis, dysuria, hematuria, interstitial nephritis, oliguria/polyuria, proteinuria, acute renal failure in patients with pre-existing significantly impaired renal function |
| Other adverse reactions, which occur rarely are: |
| Body as a whole - | anaphylactic reactions, anaphylactoid reactions, appetite changes, |
| Cardiovascular system - | arrhythmia, cerebrovascular accident, hypotension, myocardial infarction, palpitations, vasculitis |
| Digestive system - | eructation, gingival ulcer, hepatorenal syndrome, liver necrosis, liver failure, pancreatitis |
| Hemic and lymphatic system - | agranulocystosis, hemolytic anemia, aplastic anemia, lymphadenopathy, neutropenia, pancytopenia |
| Metabolic and nutritional - | hyperglycemia |
| Nervous system - | convulsions, coma, emotional lability, hallucinations, aseptic meningitis |
| Respiratory - | apnea, respiratory depression, pneumonia, rhinitis |
| Skin and appendages - | angioedema, toxic epidermal necrosis, erythema multiforme, exfoliative dermatitis, Stevens Johnson syndrome, urticaria, vesiculobullous eruptions |
| Special senses - | amblyopia (blurred and/or diminished vision, scotomata and/or changes in color vision), conjunctivitis, dry eyes, hearing impairment |
| Urogenital- | azotemia, decreased creatinine clearance, glomerulitis, renal papillary necrosis, tubular necrosis |
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REPORTS OF SIDE EFFECTS / ADVERSE REACTIONS RELATED TO MOTRIN
Below is a sample of reports where side effects / adverse reactions may be related to Motrin. The information is not vetted and should not be cosidered as verified clinical evidence.
Possible Motrin side effects / adverse reactions in 73 year old female
Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-01-19
Patient: 73 year old female
Reactions: Gastrointestinal Haemorrhage, Pain, Dyspnoea Exertional, Haematocrit Decreased, Fatigue, Iron Deficiency Anaemia, Pulmonary Oedema, Muscle Spasms, Hiatus Hernia, Stomach Discomfort, Occult Blood Positive, Haemoglobin Decreased, Syncope, Diverticulum, Ventricular Tachycardia, Suicide Attempt, Asthenia, Depressed Mood
Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization
Suspect drug(s):
Aleve
Dosage: total daily dose: 880 mg unit dose: 220 mg
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Arthralgia
Motrin
Dosage: total daily dose: 2400 mg unit dose: 800 mg
Indication: Osteoarthritis
Naprosyn
Indication: Osteoarthritis
Possible Motrin side effects / adverse reactions in 49 year old male
Reported by a pharmacist from United States on 2007-01-22
Patient: 49 year old male weighing 105.0 kg (231.0 pounds)
Reactions: Renal Failure Acute
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Suspect drug(s):
Salsalate 750mg
Dosage: 750mg q8 h prn po
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Back Pain
Start date: 2006-08-21
Motrin
Dosage: 800mg prn po
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Pain
ASA 81 MG Daily PO
Dosage: 81mg daily po
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2006-06-04
Possible Motrin side effects / adverse reactions in 40 year old female
Reported by a pharmacist from United States on 2007-02-01
Patient: 40 year old female weighing 65.0 kg (143.0 pounds)
Reactions: Vomiting, Medication Error, Nausea, Incorrect Dose Administered, Abdominal Pain Upper, Haematemesis
Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event
Suspect drug(s):
Motrin
Indication: Toothache
Start date: 2007-01-12
End date: 2007-01-26
Tylenol
Indication: Toothache
Start date: 2007-01-12
End date: 2007-01-26
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Drug label data at the top of this Page last updated: 2009-05-18
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