Introduction:
Post-marketing use of ibuprofen has been associated with increases in serum ibuprofen concentrations, and this may result in clinical improvement. The aim of the present study was to assess the effect of ibuprofen exposure in patients with hepatic failure on clinical outcomes, including mortality, morbidity, and cost.
Methods:
A retrospective study was conducted to evaluate the effect of ibuprofen exposure in patients with chronic liver disease (CLD) on mortality, clinical outcomes, and cost. Patients with CLD requiring liver transplant or with a body mass index (BMI) >30 kg/m2 were included in the study. Patients with a BMI >30 kg/m2 were excluded. The primary outcomes were mortality, clinical outcomes, and cost. The secondary outcomes were quality of life (QoL), renal function, and serum ibuprofen concentration and were evaluated.
Results:
Of the 599 patients who were included in the study, 234 (33%) completed the study and were included in the analysis. Baseline ibuprofen concentrations were higher in patients with higher than or equal to 35 kg/m2 (p=0.01). Patients with a body mass index (BMI) >30 kg/m2 had a higher QoL than patients with normal body weight (<35 kg/m2) (p=0.001). In a sensitivity analysis, patients with a BMI >30 kg/m2 had significantly higher serum ibuprofen concentration than patients with normal BMI (<35 kg/m2) (p=0.0001). In a multivariate analysis, a BMI >35 kg/m2 had an independent predictive value for QoL (p=0.038). In the sensitivity analysis, a BMI >35 kg/m2 was independently predictive of renal function (p=0.006). Patients with a body mass index (BMI) >30 kg/m2 had a higher incidence of mortality than those with normal BMI (<35 kg/m2) (p=0.0009). The ibuprofen exposure was associated with a higher incidence of renal failure in patients with CLD and in patients with a BMI >30 kg/m2.
Conclusion:
There is a wide clinical improvement in patients with hepatic failure treated with ibuprofen. Patients with high-risk CLD, with a BMI >30 kg/m2, were considered to have a better outcome. In this case, ibuprofen was the only drug that was associated with a higher mortality, clinical outcomes, and cost. Although there was a higher incidence of renal failure, the ibuprofen exposure was associated with a higher incidence of renal failure in patients with a BMI >30 kg/m2.
Author and Institution:
Gianni L. Lopes is a consultant of Medico-Surgical Hospital (University of La Somehow, Rennes, France).
Conflict of interest:
The authors declare that there is no conflict of interest with the subject of this manuscript.
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Ibuprofen is available in capsules, tablets, and oral suspension. It is taken with food. Ibuprofen is an NSAID that is used to reduce pain and reduce inflammation in conditions such as arthritis and other inflammatory conditions.
Ibuprofen is not a controlled substance. It is only allowed under certain circumstances. Ibuprofen is not a controlled substance, and it is only allowed under certain circumstances.
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Oral Suspension
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Topical Gel:
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Topical Suspension
The liquid form of the topical solution comes in a tube.
Oral Liquid:
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