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: Traditionally, people have received heparin by IV into a vein in the hospital for about 5 to 7 days. But low-molecular-weight heparin is effective within hours, reducing complications and hospitalizations. You can give yourself injections of low-molecular-weight heparin at home, once or twice daily.