Ibuprofen

Ibuprofen
(R)-ibuprofen
Clinical data
Pronunciation/ˈbjuːprfɛn/, /bjuːˈprfən/, EYE-bew-PROH-fən
Trade namesAdvil, Motrin, Nurofen, others
Other namesisobutylphenylpropionic acid
AHFS/Drugs.comMonograph
MedlinePlusa682159
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Oral (by mouth), rectal, topical, intravenous
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Pharmacokinetic data
Bioavailability80–100% (orally),[3] 87% (rectal)
Protein binding98%[4]
MetabolismLiver (CYP2C9)[4]
Metabolitesibuprofen glucuronide, 2-hydroxyibuprofen, 3-hydroxyibuprofen, carboxy-ibuprofen, 1-hydroxyibuprofen
Onset of action30 min[5]
Elimination half-life2–4 h[6]
ExcretionUrine (95%)[4][7]
Identifiers
  • (RS)-2-(4-(2-Methylpropyl)phenyl)propanoic acid
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Chemical and physical data
FormulaC13H18O2
Molar mass206.285 g·mol−1
3D model (JSmol)
ChiralityRacemic mixture
Density1.03 g/cm3
Melting point75 to 78 °C (167 to 172 °F)
Boiling point157 °C (315 °F) at 4 mmHg
Solubility in water0.021 mg/mL (20 °C)
  • CC(C)Cc1ccc(cc1)[C@@H](C)C(=O)O
  • InChI=1S/C13H18O2/c1-9(2)8-11-4-6-12(7-5-11)10(3)13(14)15/h4-7,9-10H,8H2,1-3H3,(H,14,15) checkY
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Ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that is used to relieve pain, fever, and inflammation.[8] This includes painful menstrual periods, migraines, and rheumatoid arthritis.[8] It may also be used to close a patent ductus arteriosus in a premature baby.[9][8] It can be used orally (by mouth) or intravenously.[8] It typically begins working within an hour.[8]

Common side effects include heartburn and a rash.[8] Compared to other NSAIDs, it may have other side effects such as gastrointestinal bleeding.[10] It increases the risk of heart failure, kidney failure, and liver failure.[8] At low doses, it does not appear to increase the risk of heart attack; however, at higher doses it may.[10] Ibuprofen can also worsen asthma.[10] While its safety in early pregnancy is unclear,[8] it appears to be harmful in later pregnancy, so it is not recommended during that period.[11] Like other NSAIDs, it works by inhibiting the production of prostaglandins by decreasing the activity of the enzyme cyclooxygenase (COX).[8] Ibuprofen is a weaker anti-inflammatory agent than other NSAIDs.[10]

Ibuprofen was discovered in 1961 by Stewart Adams and John Nicholson[12] while working at Boots UK Limited and initially marketed as Brufen.[13] It is available under a number of brand names, including Nurofen, Advil, and Motrin.[8][14] Ibuprofen was first marketed in 1969 in the United Kingdom and in 1974 in the United States.[8][13] It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines.[15] It is available as a generic medication.[8] In 2021, it was the 36th-most commonly prescribed medication in the United States, with more than 17 million prescriptions.[16][17]

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  9. ^ "Pedea EPAR". European Medicines Agency (EMA). 29 July 2004. Retrieved 24 February 2024.
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  11. ^ "Ibuprofen Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Warnings". Drugs.com. Archived from the original on 9 September 2017. Retrieved 22 May 2016.
  12. ^ Kindy D. "The Inventor of Ibuprofen Tested the Drug on His Own Hangover". Smithsonian Magazine. Retrieved 3 July 2021. Stewart Adams and his associate John Nicholson invented a pharmaceutical drug known as 2-(4-isobutylphenyl) propionic acid.
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  14. ^ "Chemistry in your cupboard: Nurofen". RSC Education. Archived from the original on 5 June 2014.
  15. ^ World Health Organization (2021). World Health Organization model list of essential medicines: 22nd list (2021). Geneva: World Health Organization. hdl:10665/345533. WHO/MHP/HPS/EML/2021.02.
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