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i·bu·pro·fen

(ī′byo͞o-prō′fən)

A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, C₁₃H₁₈O₂, commonly used for its analgesic and antipyretic properties.

[Alteration of i(so)bu(tyl)phen(yl) pro(pionic acid).]

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ibuprofen

(aɪbjuːˈprəʊfən)

(Pharmacology) a drug, isobutylphenylpropionic acid, that relieves pain and reduces inflammation: used to treat arthritis and muscular strains. Formula: C13H18O2

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i•bu•pro•fen

(ˌaɪ byuˈproʊ fən)

n.

a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, C₁₃H₁₈O₂, used esp. for reducing local pain and swelling, as of the joints.

[1965–70; isobutylphenyl propionic acid]

i·bu·pro·fen

(ī′byo͞o-prō′fən)

A medicine used to reduce fever, pain, or inflammation.

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ibuprofen - 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"

Advil, isobutylphenyl propionic acid, Motrin, Nuprin

nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, NSAID - an anti-inflammatory drug that does not contain steroids; "NSAIDs inhibit the activity of both Cox-1 and Cox-2 enzymes"

propanoic acid, propionic acid - a liquid fatty acid found in milk and sweat and in fuel distillates

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ibuprofen

ibuprofène

ибупрофен

i·bu·pro·fen

n. ibuprofén, agente antiinflamatorio, antipirético y analgésico usado en el tratamiento de artritis reumatoidea.

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ibuprofen

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Recall Alert: Infant Liquid Ibuprofen, Part II

United States-based Tris Pharma has recalled three lots of Infants' Ibuprofen Concentrated Oral Suspension, USP 50mg per 1.25mL, to the retail level in the US, it was reported yesterday.

Tris Pharma recalls three lots of Infants' Ibuprofen Concentrated Oral Suspension

The (https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/tris-pharma-issues-voluntary-nationwide-recall-of-infants-ibuprofen-concentrated-oral-suspension-usp-nsaid-50-mg-per-1-25-ml-due-to-potential-higher-concentrations-of-ibuprofen-300760721.html) recalled product includes Infant's Ibuprofen Concentrated Oral Suspension, USP(NSAID 50 mg per 1.25 L, which was found to have potentially high concentrations of ibuprofen.

Infant Ibuprofen Recalled For High Ibuprofen Levels

This was further supported by series of ex vivo studies that showed a significant dose dependent inhibition of testosterone levels on direct exposure of adult testes explants to doses of 10-9 to 10-4 M ibuprofen. In-depth study of gene expression revealed that a mechanism of transcriptional repression occurred in Sertoli cells and Leydig cells suppressing their endocrine capabilities and causing down regulation of testicular steroidogenesis.4 An increased trend in infertility cases has been reported in literature with 10-15% young couples affected in total out of which 50% of cases were attributed to male factor problems.5 Moreover, since ibuprofen is a commonly prescribed analgesic, there is a concern that women unaware of their pregnancy might overuse the drug in the first trimester.

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However, scientists stressed the advice for women - to limit the use of paracetamol and avoid ibuprofen - remains unchanged.

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(3) The selection of these solvents depends on the miscibility of the solvents and solubility of the ibuprofen in individual solvents.

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Dr Patrick McGeer said: "Our discovery is a game changer." Critics said it was too early to say if the test and ibuprofen are effective.

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Around 30% of women are estimated to use ibuprofen in the first three months of pregnancy.

Taking ibuprofen while during first three months of pregnancy may harm fertility of baby girls; Women taking the painkiller in the first 24 weeks of their pregnancy may be reducing the store of eggs in the ovaries of their daughters, a study has found

In two weeks, the concentration of testosterone hormone dropped as ibuprofen concentrations grew in the blood of those taking ibuprofen - resulting in the men having a condition known as hypogonadism.

Ibuprofen appears to mess with male hormones. Should you be worried

Apart from pain, this drug is used to treat fever and inflammation.MALE HORMONES"Use of over-the-counter ibuprofen results in a disorder in the human testis caused by a boost of the male hormones," said the study published on Monday in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America.