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IbuprofenIbuprofen is a very popular drug used to assist in reducing inflammatory response.
Chemical Formula:
C13H18O2
Other names:
Advil,
Motrin,
Nuprin,
Layman's explanation:
Ibuprofen was discovered and distributed in 1969 by the Pure Boot Drug Company. Initially, it was named Brufen. Ibuprofen is a powdery white capsule, tablet, or powder. It is used in many popular drugs like Advil, Motrin, and Nuprin. It is a very good anti-inflammatory drug because it contains a cyclooxygenase inhibitor on the inflammatory response and inhibits prostaglandin synthesis. It is a great drug to relieve minor symptoms such as headaches, backaches, arthritis, and body pain. It has recently been studied as a treatment of Alzheimer s disease. There are two enantiomeric forms of Ibuprofen. The S form is the active form but the R form is converted within the body through catalysed enantiomeric interconversion. This conversion helps minimize the effects of Ibuprofen.
Keywords:
anti-inflammatory,
cyclooxygenase inhibitor
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