What is DUEXIS Â® (ibuprofen and famotidine)? DUEXIS contains two medicines: ibuprofen, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), and famotidine, a histamine H 2-receptor antagonist.
Various factors contribute to foot and ankle swelling during pregnancy. For starters, your body retains more fluid during pregnancy. Also, your growing uterus puts pressure on your veins, which impairs return of blood to your heart. This can lead to swelling in the legs, ankles and feet.
Your feet may swell after you've been standing for long periods of time, during pregnancy, or after going on a long walk. This type of swelling is often the result of a build-up of fluid in the legs, ankles and feet, a condition known as edema. The painless swelling is more noticeable in your feet because gravity pulls the fluid downward. You can take some steps before you begin walking, however, to prevent or minimize edema.