Ibuprofen: meaning, definitions and examples

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ibuprofen

 

[ aษชหˆbjuห.pษ™.fษ›n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medication pain

Ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) commonly used to relieve pain, decrease inflammation, and lower fever. It works by inhibiting the production of certain chemicals in the body that cause inflammation and pain. Ibuprofen is often used to treat various conditions, such as headaches, muscle aches, arthritis, and menstrual cramps. It is available over the counter in various forms, including tablets, capsules, and liquid suspensions.

Synonyms

advil, anti-inflammatory, motrin, pain reliever

Examples of usage

  • I took ibuprofen for my headache.
  • Ibuprofen can help reduce inflammation after an injury.
  • He prefers ibuprofen over acetaminophen for muscle pain.

Translations

Translations of the word "ibuprofen" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ibuprofeno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‡เคฌเฅเคชเฅเคฐเฅ‹เคซเฅ‡เคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Ibuprofen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ibuprofen

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๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ibuprofen

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๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ibuprofรจne

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ibuprofeno

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ibuprofen

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๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ibuprofen

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ibuprofรฉn

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅธƒๆด›่Šฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ibuprofen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รญbรบprรณfen

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะธะฑัƒะฟั€ะพั„ะตะฝ

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๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ibuprofen

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ibuprofeno

Etymology

The term 'ibuprofen' was coined from 'iso-butyl', 'propionic', and 'fenamic', the latter part being derived from 'fenamic acid'. It was originally developed in the 1960s in the United Kingdom by Dr. Stewart Adams and his colleagues at Boots Pure Drug Company. The first clinical trials took place in 1961, and ibuprofen was introduced as a prescription medication in the UK in 1969. It became available over the counter in the early 1980s. After getting approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in 1974, it rapidly gained popularity due to its effectiveness and relatively good safety profile. Its availability in various forms, including liquid and chewable tablets, has made it a commonly used medication worldwide.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,297, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.