Definitions for Ibuprofen
ˌaɪ byuˈproʊ fənibupro·fen

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. ibuprofen, isobutylphenyl propionic acid, Advil, Motrin, Nuprinnoun

   a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory and analgesic medicine (trade names Advil and Motrin and Nuprin) used to relieve the pain of arthritis and as an antipyretic

   "daily use of ibuprofen can irritate the stomach"

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1. ibuprofennoun

   An NSAID, isobutylphenyl propionic acid.

2. Etymology: Formed from isobutylphenyl propionic acid.

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1. Ibuprofen

   Ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that is used for treating pain, fever, and inflammation. This includes painful menstrual periods, migraines, and rheumatoid arthritis. It may also be used to close a patent ductus arteriosus in a premature baby. It can be used by mouth or intravenously. It typically begins working within an hour.Common side effects include heartburn and a rash. Compared to other NSAIDs, it may have other side effects such as gastrointestinal bleeding. It increases the risk of heart failure, kidney failure, and liver failure. At low doses, it does not appear to increase the risk of heart attack; however, at higher doses it may. Ibuprofen can also worsen asthma. While its safety in early pregnancy is unclear, it appears to be harmful in later pregnancy, so is not recommended. Like other NSAIDs, it works by inhibiting the production of prostaglandins by decreasing the activity of the enzyme cyclooxygenase (COX). Ibuprofen is a weaker anti-inflammatory agent than other NSAIDs.Ibuprofen was discovered in 1961 by Stewart Adams and John Nicholson while working at Boots UK Limited and initially marketed as Brufen. It is available under a number of trade names, including Nurofen, Advil, and Motrin. Ibuprofen was first marketed in 1969 in the United Kingdom and in 1974 in the United States. It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines. It is available as a generic medication. In 2020, it was the 38th-most commonly prescribed medication in the United States, with more than 16 million prescriptions.

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1. ibuprofen

   Ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to reduce fever and treat pain or inflammation caused by many conditions such as headache, toothache, back pain, arthritis, menstrual cramps, or minor injury. It works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body.

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1. Ibuprofen

   Ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug used for pain relief, fever reduction, and against swelling. Ibuprofen has an antiplatelet effect, though relatively mild and somewhat short-lived compared with aspirin or prescription antiplatelet drugs. In general, ibuprofen also acts as a vasoconstrictor. Ibuprofen is a 'core' medicine in the World Health Organization's Model List of Essential Medicines necessary to meet the minimum medical needs of a basic healthcare system. Ibuprofen was derived from propanoic acid by the research arm of Boots Group during the 1960s and patented in 1961. Originally marketed as Brufen, ibuprofen is available under a variety of popular trademarks, including Motrin, Nurofen, Advil, and Nuprin. Generic formulations are available as well.

U.S. National Library of MedicineRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Ibuprofen

   A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agent with analgesic properties used in the therapy of rheumatism and arthritis.

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1. • Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Ibuprofen in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Ibuprofen in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of Ibuprofen in a Sentence

1. Katie Marsh:

   I saw results very quickly. Within a matter of a couple of days I was able to stop the prednisone and ibuprofen.

2. Brian Kennedy:

   Ibuprofen is something that people have been taking for years, and no one actually knew that it can have some benefits for longevity and health span.

3. Josie Znidarsic:

   I don’t think anybody would argue that fact that we know inflammation in the body, which comes from a lot of different sources, is the basis for a lot of chronic health problems, so by controlling that, we would expect to see increased life expectancy … but if we’re not changing those things and just taking ibuprofen, I don’t know if we’re really going to make any headway in that, i feel like there are probably a lot of factors that we could change without medicating with risk.

4. Muge Cevik:

   Deeply concerned about this bold statement, there's no scientific evidence I am aware of that ibuprofen [ causes worse ] outcomes in #COVID 19.

5. Whitney Bowe:

   Icing the area immediately following treatment is key--cold milk compresses are amazingly soothing, popping an Aleve or ibuprofen can decrease swelling and redness, but avoid Tylenol.If the redness lasts for longer than a few hours, be sure to tell your doctor so they can be more conservative with the settings at your next session.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Ibuprofen
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Ibuprofen
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ibuprofen
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5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=Ibuprofen