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Ibuprofen

 
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    Oral / Topical
    Ibuprofen
    Advil / Brufen / Nurofen 
    • Mechanism of Action
    • Inhibits cyclooxygenase, the enzyme responsible for production of thromboxanes, prostacyclin and prostaglandins from arachidonic acid.
    • Pharmacology
    • Competitively and non-selectively binds to COX.

Clinical Use

    • Indications
    • Adverse Effects
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