What is ibuprofen lysine injection?

Stacy Wiegman, PharmD

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Ibuprofen lysine injection is an intravenous nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It is used to treat patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) in premature infants. PDA is a condition in which a blood vessel in the heart remains open. The ductus arteriosus vein normally closes before a baby is born. When this vein fails to close normally, intravenous injections of ibuprofen lysine are used to constrict the vein; prompting it to close.

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Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as ibuprofen and naproxen, are used to reduce inflammation from such conditions as arthritis, back pain or tendinitis. Available over-the-counter, NSAIDs are one of the most common type of medications.

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