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10 years ago
Explain how ibuprofen can cause massive bleeding in the lower gastrointestinal track in individuals with inflammation associated with diverticulitis or colitis. Include terms ibuprofen, phospholipids, arachidonic acid, COX enzyme, prostaglandins/thromboxane, and platelet function.
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10 years ago
ibuprofen is an antiplatelet drug that inhibits platelet coagulation. If a patient has gastritis, diverticulitis, or colitis they are at risk for inflammation and mucosal tears of the GI lining --- leading to bleeding.
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