NeoProfen
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NeoProfen
PATIENT INFORMATION
General
Patients' caregivers should be informed that the effects of ibuprofen on infants' neurodevelopmental outcome, growth and disease process with prematurity have not been assessed in long-term studies.
Infection
NeoProfen (ibuprofen lysine injection) may alter signs of infection. Patients' caregivers should be informed that the infant will be carefully monitored for any signs of infection.
Platelet Aggregation
Patients' caregivers should be informed that like other NSAIDS, NeoProfen (ibuprofen lysine injection) can inhibit clot formation therefore their infant will be monitored for any signs of bleeding.
Bilirubin Displacement
Patients' caregivers should be informed that the infants' blood will be tested for increased levels of total bilirubin.
Administration
Patients' caregivers should be informed that the infants' skin and tissues will be monitored as leakage from administration may be irritating to tissue.
Last reviewed on RxList: 1/20/2010
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.
Additional NeoProfen Information
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