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.
â¢ You may have cramps and heavy periods. Ibuprofen can help. You can take up to 4 pills. (800 mg) of Ibuprofen every 8 hours with food. To prevent cramps, take Ibuprofen when your. period starts and keep taking it every 8 hours for the first 2-3 days of your period.