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.
Should I stop taking Ibuprofen? Ibuprofen has been linked to an increased risk of heart attack, stroke and damage to the small intestine. Ibuprofen has been linked to an increased risk of heart attack, stroke and damage to the small intestine.