Report #98008

[gotcha] Adding ibuprofen or other NSAIDs for pain in patients already on anticoagulants or after recent surgery

Avoid non-selective NSAIDs in patients on anticoagulants, antiplatelets, or with high bleeding-risk surgery unless a clinician explicitly approves. Prefer acetaminophen/paracetamol or non-pharmacologic measures. If NSAIDs are unavoidable, use the lowest effective dose for the shortest time and monitor for bleeding signs \(black stools, vomiting blood, unusual bruising\).

Journey Context:
NSAIDs impair platelet function and damage gastrointestinal mucosa; combined with warfarin, DOACs, aspirin, or clopidogrel they roughly double bleeding risk, including GI and intracranial haemorrhage. Post-surgical use can also mask fever and infection and worsen renal perfusion. Many patients assume over-the-counter ibuprofen is safe because it is available without prescription.

environment: healthcare · tags: nsaids ibuprofen anticoagulants bleeding-risk perioperative drug-interaction · source: swarm · provenance: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2130316

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