Ibuprofen

Question 1

What is ibuprofen?

Answer 1

• It is a cyclooxygenase enzyme inhibitor
• It decreases the synthesis of prostaglandins involved in inflammation, pain, fever and swelling

Question 2

What do cyclooxyrgenase enzymes produce?

Answer 2

• They produce prostaglandins which are molecules that promote inflammation and pain in the body
• They produce thromboxanes which promote blood clotting