Chemistry and biology. 1  Phosducin, the gene for a human protein found in the retina. 2  Pyridinium dichromate (Cornforth reagent), a chromium-based oxidant used in organic chemistry. 3  Pyruvate decarboxylase, a homotetrameric enzyme that catalyses the decarboxylation of pyruvic acid to acetaldehyde and carbon dioxide.
A: Ibuprofen belongs to a class of drugs called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). NSAIDs work by blocking substances in the body that cause pain and inflammation. Ibuprofen is used to treat fever, pain, and inflammation from a variety of conditions including headache, arthritis, menstrual cramps, backache, toothache, and minor injuries.
First off the 800 mg prescription ibuprofen is an extended release so it work for a longer period of time than the normal 200 mg over the counter kind. the prescription likewise has a coating on the pills that prevents upset stomach and minimizes the risk for ulcers associated with high doses of Ibuprofen.