Ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (nsaid). It works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body. Ibuprofen is used to reduce fever and treat pain or inflammation caused by many conditions such as headache, toothache, back pain, arthritis, menstrual cramps, or minor injury.
The most common is through a peripheral line, saline or heparin lock. There are many reasons for using the intravenous method of drug administration, such as the saline lock or heparin lock. Each is the fastest way to deliver the drug and makes the drug available to the body instantly. Both controlling and maintaining drug levels is considerably easier with intravenous administration.
Heparin is an injectable drug used to prevent and treat blood clots in the veins, arteries, or lungs. The medicine is in a class of drugs known as anticoagulants (blood thinners).It works by decreasing the blood's ability to clot. Heparin is often given to people with atrial fibrillation, deep vein thrombosis (DVT), pulmonary emboli, certain blood clotting disorders, and to bed-or wheelchair-bound people.It's used during dialysis, blood transfusions, and blood sampling.It's also given before surgery to reduce the risk of blood clots. Heparin was approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1939.t's used during dialysis, blood transfusions, and blood sampling. It's also given before surgery to reduce the risk of blood clots. Heparin was approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1939.