MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'ibuprofen'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:28:49 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5069479&cid=t_110453_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fnsaids-might-be-risky-for-people-with-heart-problems%2F2011.07.26 As if people with the combination of high blood pressure and heart disease don’t already have enough to worry about, a new study suggests that common painkillers called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) pose special problems for them. Among participants of an international trial called INVEST, those who often used NSAIDs such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin and others), naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn, and others), or celecoxib (Celebrex) were 47% more likely to have had a heart attack or stroke or to have died for any reason over three years of follow-up than those who used the drugs less, or not at all. The results were published in the July issue of the American Journal of Medicine. Millions of people take NSAIDs to relieve pain and inflammation. They are generally safe and effectiv... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5069479 Tue, 26 Jul 2011 14:00:35 +0100 5069479 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4828881&cid=t_110453_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fheart-attack-survivors-should-avoid-certain-pain-medicines-nsaids%2F2011.05.17 This study looked at patients who had already had an MI.  But for those patients, the over-the-counter pain relievers should be avoided.  Many patients with heart disease also have arthritis or other pain syndromes.  We need to come up with safe treatments for pain or use “safer” NSAIDs like low dose Naprosyn or Ibuprofen only when the benefit is weighed with the risk. Just because something is sold without a prescription does not mean it is without risk.  Tell your doctor every medication you take. *This blog post was originally published at EverythingHealth* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4828881 Tue, 17 May 2011 12:00:00 +0100 4828881 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4714739&cid=t_110453_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fpain-medicines-used-more-frequently-by-men-with-erectile-dysfunction%2F2011.04.15 The use of Motrin, Aleve and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) is associated with erectile dysfunction, according to a study by scientists affiliated with Kaiser Permanente. The apparent link surprised the scientists. They had hypothesized that the commonly used pain-killers would actually reduce the risk of erectile dysfunction since NSAIDS protect against heart disease, which has in turn been linked to the troubling condition. To reach their surprising conclusion, Steven Jacobsen and colleagues used data from Kaiser’s HealthConnect EHR, an associated pharmacy database, and self-reports about NSAID use and erectile dysfunction from an ethnically diverse population of 80,966 men between the ages of 45 and 69. After controlling for age, ethnicity, race, body mass index... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4714739 Fri, 15 Apr 2011 11:00:35 +0100 4714739 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4338267&cid=t_110453_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2F8rf99O1NZL4%2F Rise and shine, everyone. Another brand new day is on the way. And, not surprisingly, a spot of snow has descended on the Pharmalot corporate campus. But we were warned, after all. While we search for ways to dig out, here are a few items of interest. And of course, we hope your day is pleasant, even if you work from home. Enjoy and do stay in touch… Merck And Parexel To Develop Biosimilars (Reuters) Sanofi CEO Committed To Buying Genzyme (Boston Herald) Painkillers May Increase Risk Of Heart Attacks And Strokes (Bloomberg News) Lilly Alzheimer’s Med Study Has Patient With Brain Swelling (Reuters) Drugmakers Sue Czech Government Over Pricing (Pharma Times) Shingles Vaccine Lowers Risk By 55 Percent (Agence France Presse) Bayer To Enforce Property Rights After Humira Ruling (Blo... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4338267 Wed, 12 Jan 2011 13:05:06 +0100 4338267 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3641333&cid=t_110453_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fminimising-the-risk-of-addiction-to-codeine%2F Over the counter analgesics containing codeine The British Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) today announced new advice on over-the-counter (OTC) medicines containing codeine and dihydrocodeine (DHC) to minimise the risk of overuse and addiction. The package of measures include clear and prominently positioned warnings on the label and patient information leaflet (PIL) about the risk of addiction, and the importance of not taking these medicines for longer than three days. The revised guidance on the use of these products will focus on treating moderate pain not relieved by simple painkillers such as paracetamol and ibuprofen. There will also be updated controls on advertising to ensure the new warnings are clearly presented. MHRA Director of Vigilance and Risk Man... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3641333 Sun, 06 Jun 2010 14:24:12 +0100 3641333 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2719764&cid=t_110453_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FZGZcwKYooPs%2F Ibuprofen (Advil, for example), is a commonly used pain medication that is taken by mouth. However, some unscrupulous people have been selling topical ibuprofen over-the-counter, meaning ibuprofen in a cream or ointment. What concerns the FDA is that there is no proof that ibuprofen in a topical form in any over-the-counter products. They’ve sent warning letters to eight companies who are selling the products. According to the FDA press release: The names of the products and manufacturers that received warning letters are: Emuprofen (Progressive Emu, Inc.) BioEntopic 15% Ibuprofen Crème (BioCentric Laboratories, Inc.) Ibunex Topical Ibuprofen (Core Products International, Inc.) LoPain AF 15% Ibuprofen Crème (Geromatrix Health Products) IB-RELIEF (MEKT LLC) Profen HP (Ridge Medical ... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2719764 Fri, 21 Aug 2009 00:25:51 +0100 2719764 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2712180&cid=t_110453_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FbiZi_DO6SGo%2F If your child has broken an arm, you know how painful it can be. Most often, children are sent home from the emergency or urgent care with a new cast/splint and a prescription for acetaminophen (ex., Tylenol) and codeine together. However, this type of medication seems to cause side effects in over 50% of children. This may make the first few days of the break difficult. Researchers in Wisconsin studied the effects of ibuprofen (ex., Advil) on children with broken arms, compared with acetaminophen and codeine. The goal of the study was to see if the pain relief was comparable and if the different approach affected arm healing and future issues. Of 336 children, 93% needed medication to manage the pain for the first few days. The group was divided into two and the children were given either... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2712180 Tue, 18 Aug 2009 11:48:49 +0100 2712180 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2709205&cid=t_110453_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FbiZi_DO6SGo%2F If your child has broken an arm, you know how painful it can be. Most often, children are sent home from the emergency or urgent care with a new cast/splint and a prescription for acetaminophen (ex., Tylenol) and codeine together. However, this type of medication seems to cause side effects in over 50% of children. This may make the first few days of the break difficult. Researchers in Wisconsin studied the effects of ibuprofen (ex., Advil) on children with broken arms, compared with acetaminophen and codeine. The goal of the study was to see if the pain relief was comparable and if the different approach affected arm healing and future issues. Of 336 children, 93% needed medication to manage the pain for the first few days. The group was divided into two and the children were given either... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2709205 Tue, 18 Aug 2009 11:48:49 +0100 2709205 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2561350&cid=t_110453_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FSOL1TA2liQY%2F Have a headache? Take a Tylenol or some other brand of acetamenophen, right? Howe about a toothache? Menstrual cramps? Broken arm? There are many types of over-the-counter pain relievers available to the consumer, namely acetaminophen, ibuprofen (Advil) and ASA (Aspirin). And, for many people, they’re very effective. The problem is, who is monitoring how much of these medications they take and how often? It must be safe! “I can buy it off the shelf, it’s got to be safe.” Sound familiar? That’s the way many people think about medications they can just walk in and buy. That’s not always the case. Yes, the medication itself is usually safe for most people if taken in the right way, but that leaves a lot of “ifs” in there, doesn’t it? A maj... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2561350 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 17:16:45 +0100 2561350 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2441535&cid=t_110453_107_f&fid=36698&url=http%3A%2F%2Fminingdrugs.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F05%2Fdrug-popularity-via-google-queries-yet.html Here some drug popularity trends based on automatic Google queries. The drug names were taken from DrugBank.The top ten areCholesterolAspirinEthanolIbuprofenInsulinAcetaminophenTestosteroneCocaineOxycodoneVardenafilReferencesI used a Python script for the Google data fetching. Let me know, if you need more details.The Long Tail @WikipediaDrugBank: a knowledgebase for drugs, drug actions and drug targets. Wishart DS, Knox C, Guo AC, Cheng D, Shrivastava S, Tzur D, Gautam B, Hassanali M.Nucleic Acids Res. 2008, 36, (Database issue):D901-6.PMID: 18048412DrugBank: a comprehensive resource for in silico drug discovery and exploration.Wishart DS, Knox C, Guo AC, Shrivastava S, Hassanali M, Stothard P, Chang Z, Woolsey J.Nucleic Acids Res. 2006, 34, (Database issue):D668-72. PMID: 16381955 (So... Mining Drug Space blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2441535 Fri, 29 May 2009 22:09:00 +0100 2441535 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1526775&cid=t_110453_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2F314689373%2F A California couple is suing Johnson & Johnson for allegedly hiding serious adverse events from the FDA when it sought to market the widely used pain reliever, which contains ibuprofen, as an over-the-counter salve for children, a Fox News TV station in Los Angeles reports. The trial began yesterday in Malibu. A J&J attorney countered there is no way to prove Motrin caused the very rare allergic reaction, known as Stevens-Johnson Syndrome. “You have heard them suggest that Johnson & Johnson placed money over children,” defense lawyer Christy Jones told jurors, according to Fox. “But that, ladies and gentlemen, is not what happened.” Sabrina Johnson was 6 years old in 2003 when her parents gave her three doses of Motrin to fight a mild fever. Her paren... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1526775 Wed, 18 Jun 2008 15:22:55 +0100 1526775 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=525556&cid=t_110453_87_f&fid=34866&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecardioblog.com%2F2007%2F04%2F06%2Fibuprofen-reduces-blood-thinning-effects-of-aspirin%2F Filed under: Prevention, ResearchThe first randomized trial evidence revealing the dangers of taking ibuprofen and aspirin together was recently released by the Mount Sinai School of Medicine. The research suggests that the ibuprofen inhibits the blood thinning properties of aspirin, leaving patients at a reported nine-times higher risk of heart attack. The cardiovascular health of 18,523 patients who are over 50 years old and had osteoarthritis (which is why they were likely taking the ibuprofen) was reviewed by the researchers involved with this study. The researchers concluded that doctors should seriously reconsider ever giving patients, who are at risk of cardiovascular problems, ibuprofen to deal with pain.Read | Permalink | Email this | Linking Blo... The Cardio Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=525556 Fri, 06 Apr 2007 04:00:00 +0100 525556