Question

A 60-year-old man is taking Ibuprofen 400mg TDS for knee pain, started 1 week ago. He presents feeling unwell. Blood tests show Creatinine increased by 60% from baseline and new hyperkalaemia (K+ 5.8 mmol/L). What is the most immediate management regarding the Ibuprofen?

Accepted Answer

Stop Ibuprofen immediately

Answer

Continue Ibuprofen and increase fluid intake

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Reduce Ibuprofen dose to 200mg TDS

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Switch Ibuprofen to Naproxen

Answer

Add Omeprazole for gastroprotection

Practice question

A 60-year-old man is taking Ibuprofen 400mg TDS for knee pain, started 1 week ago. He presents feeling unwell. Blood tests show Creatinine increased by 60% from baseline and new hyperkalaemia (K+ 5.8 mmol/L). What is the most immediate management regarding the Ibuprofen?