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'''Ibuprofen''' is an analgesic drug and a member of the class of drugs refered to as [[non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs]] (NSAIDS). It is thought to be a [[cyclooxygenase]] (COX) inhibitor, and, like other NSAIDS, may lead to discomfort and ulceration of the [[gastrointestinal tract]]. | |||
== Chemistry == | |||
The form used as a drug is formally the (S)-(+)-Ibuprofen [[isomer]], although it may be sold as a racemic mixture. It is also called other names, including (2S)-2-[4-(2-Methylpropyl)phenyl]propionic acid, (S)-(+)-4-Isobutyl-alpha-methylphenylacetic acid, and (S)-(+)-2-(4-Isobutylphenyl)propionic acid. It has a molecular formula of C<sub>13</sub>H<sub>18</sub>O<sub>2</sub> and a molecular mass of 206.28 [[gram]]s/[[mole]]. | |||
Revision as of 17:34, 19 March 2011
Ibuprofen is an analgesic drug and a member of the class of drugs refered to as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS). It is thought to be a cyclooxygenase (COX) inhibitor, and, like other NSAIDS, may lead to discomfort and ulceration of the gastrointestinal tract.
Chemistry
The form used as a drug is formally the (S)-(+)-Ibuprofen isomer, although it may be sold as a racemic mixture. It is also called other names, including (2S)-2-[4-(2-Methylpropyl)phenyl]propionic acid, (S)-(+)-4-Isobutyl-alpha-methylphenylacetic acid, and (S)-(+)-2-(4-Isobutylphenyl)propionic acid. It has a molecular formula of C13H18O2 and a molecular mass of 206.28 grams/mole.