Section 2 Thrombophlebitis of the lower limbs: therapy with2-(4-isobutylphenyl)propionic acid

Summary

A trial was carried out to assess the value of ibuprofen in relieving the symptoms and signs in 40 patients suffering from inflammatory phlebopathies of the lower limbs. Ibuprofen was given in a dosage of 900 mg. daily for periods ranging from 7 to 28 days. Spontaneous pain, redness and oedema showed a marked reduction, on average by the third day, although pain on pressure persisted for about 10 days. Body temperature returned to normal within a few hours. The results were assessed as excellent in 10, good in 19,fair in 8, and poor in 3 patients. Side-effects were reported inonly 3 patients and were mild.

Key Words::

• Ibuprofen
• anti-inflammatory agents
• thrombophlebitis