Ibuprofen

Ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used for the treatment of pain, fever and inflammation. Ibuprofen is an inhibitor of cyclooxygenase 1 (COX-1), which blocks the production of prostaglandins that cause pain and inflammation. Ibuprofen has been shown to inhibit the growth of bacteria in cell culture by inhibiting protein synthesis. This drug also has a toxic effect on respiratory system cells, which may be due to its ability to induce apoptosis. Ibuprofen has been shown to inhibit the production of tumour necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) and serum enzymes, such as dismutase activity, in mice with lung cancer.