Intravenous Ibuprofen for Postoperative Pain

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▪ Websites

• Safety, Efficacy, and Pharmacokinetic Study of Intravenous Ibuprofen in Pediatric Patients. http://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT01002573
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• Safety and Efficacy of Intravenous Ibuprofen for Treatment of Pain in Pediatric Patients Undergoing Tonsillectomy. http://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT01332253
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