Ibuprofen
Caldolor is an intravenous (IV) formulation of ibuprofen, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It is used in hospital settings to reduce fever and manage pain when patients cannot take medications by mouth. This medication is particularly useful for post-operative patients or those with acute painful conditions requiring rapid relief.
Caldolor is an injectable NSAID used in hospitals to reduce fever and relieve pain in patients who cannot take oral medications.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 854184
- Generic
- Caldolor
- Class
- brand-name
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
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Caldolor is used to reduce fever (antipyretic) and manage mild to moderate pain, including post-operative pain. It is typically administered when oral medication is not feasible or available.
As an NSAID, Caldolor works by inhibiting cyclooxygenase (COX) enzymes, which reduces the production of prostaglandins that cause inflammation, pain, and fever.
This medication is administered intravenously in healthcare settings. Common side effects include nausea, headache, and injection site reactions. It carries risks typical of NSAIDs, including gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, and renal effects. Use with caution in patients with bleeding disorders or those on anticoagulants.
Official drug label
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