Motrin and Pulmonary infarction - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Pulmonary infarction is reported as a side effect among people who take Motrin (ibuprofen), especially for people who are female, 30-39 old, have been taking the drug for 6 - 12 months also take Yasmin, and have Birth control.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Pulmonary infarction when taking Motrin. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 37,107 people who have side effects when taking Motrin from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Motrin?

Motrin has active ingredients of ibuprofen. It is often used in pain. eHealthMe is studying from 38,332 Motrin users. Check the latest studies of Motrin.

What is Pulmonary infarction?

Pulmonary infarction (death of a small area of lung) is found to be associated with 400 drugs and 620 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Pulmonary infarction.

On Jul, 08, 2026

37,107 people reported to have side effects when taking Motrin.
Among them, 65 people (0.18%) have Pulmonary infarction.

Could Motrin cause Pulmonary infarction?

Among these 65 people:

How long have people been on Motrin when they have Pulmonary infarction? *

What is the gender of people who have Pulmonary infarction when taking Motrin? *

female: 93.65 %
male: 6.35 %

What is the age of people who have Pulmonary infarction when taking Motrin? *

What are other drugs people take besides Motrin? *

What are other side effects people have besides Pulmonary infarction? *

Pulmonary Embolism (blockage of the main artery of the lung): 62 people, 95.38%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 28 people, 43.08%
Chest Pain: 21 people, 32.31%
Deep Venous Thrombosis (blood clot in a major vein that usually develops in the legs and/or pelvis): 17 people, 26.15%
Injury: 16 people, 24.62%
Stress And Anxiety: 15 people, 23.08%
General Physical Health Deterioration (weak health status): 11 people, 16.92%
Emotional Distress: 10 people, 15.38%
Back Pain: 10 people, 15.38%
Pleuritic Pain: 9 people, 13.85%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Birth Control: 27 people, 41.54%
Premenstrual Syndrome: 11 people, 16.92%
Depression: 9 people, 13.85%
Acne (skin problems that cause pimples): 5 people, 7.69%
Vaginal Bleeding Between Periods: 5 people, 7.69%
Seasonal Allergy (allergic condition due to certain season): 4 people, 6.15%
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (a chronic condition including attention difficulty, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness): 3 people, 4.62%
Bronchitis (inflammation of the mucous membrane in the bronchial tubes): 3 people, 4.62%
Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the nasopharynx): 2 people, 3.08%
Nasal Congestion (blockage of the nasal passages usually due to membranes lining the nose becoming swollen from inflamed blood vessels): 2 people, 3.08%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Effectiveness of, long term effects of, and alternative drugs to Motrin:

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Browse all the drugs that are associated with Pulmonary infarction:

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Moslim MA, Sodeman TC, Nawras AT, "A Case of Suggested Ibuprofen-Induced Acute Pancreatitis", American journal of therapeutics, 2016 Nov .
Moslim MA, Sodeman TC, Nawras AT, "A Case of Suggested Ibuprofen-Induced Acute Pancreatitis", American journal of therapeutics, 2016 Nov .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on ibuprofen (the active ingredients of Motrin) and Motrin (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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