ibuprofen
by Matt & christina
IBUPROFEN
A man-made molecular compound commonly used as a painkiller or anti-inflammatory drug
C13H18O2
The history of ibuprofen
-developed/discovered by the Boots Company, over one hundred people involved
-leaders of the team were Doctor Stewart Adams, John Nicholson, and Colin Burrows
-work started on ibuprofen in 1950, as a treatment for rheumatoid arthritis
rheumatoid arthritis is an inflammation in joints in one's body
-after nearly 600 failed compounds, ibuprofen was officially released as a prescription
drug in the UK, in 1969
benefits!
-Ibuprofen reduces the hormones that cause inflammation and pain
-Treatment for rheumatoid arthritis
-Cheaper than most drugs, no longer prescription based
-Ibuprofen is a non steroidal drug
-On top of that, it's a very efficient NSAID, more effective than most painkillers
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risks.
-increased risk of heart attack
-it can cause complications with pregnant women
-it can cause bleeding, ulcers, or holes in the intestines or stomach
--Ibuprofen can cause a decrease in urination
-can cause chest pains, difficulty breathing
interesting facts
-Ibuprofen has been shown to reduce the chance of getting Parkinson's disease and Alzheimer's disease
-Ibuprofen was originally named BTS-8402 in 1958. It was then named 2-(4-isobutylphenyl) propanoic acid in 1961.
-Drugs like Advil, Motrin, and Nuprin are brand names for
ibuprofen
IBOPROPHEN IN A BIG WAY
By matthewgervasi
