Definition of Ibuprofen

1. Noun. 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"

Exact synonyms: Advil, Isobutylphenyl Propionic Acid, Motrin, Nuprin
Generic synonyms: Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory, Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug, Nsaid
Terms within: Propanoic Acid, Propionic Acid
Language type: Trade Name, Trade Name, Trade Name

Definition of Ibuprofen

1. Noun. (pharmaceutical drug) An NSAID, isobutylphenyl propionic acid. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Ibuprofen

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Medical Definition of Ibuprofen

1. A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent with analgesic properties used in the therapy of rheumatism and arthritis. Pharmacological action: non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents, cyclooxygenase inhibitors. Chemical name: Benzeneacetic acid, alpha-methyl-4-(2-methylpropyl)- (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Ibuprofen

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ibn-Sina
ibn Talal Hussein
iboga
ibogaine
ibogaines
ibolium privet
ibota privet
ibotenate
ibotenic
ibotenic acid
ibrik
ibriks
ibritumomab
ibritumomab tiuxetan
ibuprofen (current term)
ibuprofens
icaco
icaridin
iccosome
ice
ice-breaker
ice-breakers
ice-calm
ice-clogged
ice-cold
ice-cream
ice-cream bean
ice-cream cake
ice-cream cone

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