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.
However, ibuprofen can also cause damage to the stomach and can cause bleeding because it decreases the number of protective prostaglandins. This is why it is important to always take it with food. Ibuprofen can also cause damage to the kidneys over time.