Ibuprofen

Generic Name
Ibuprofen
Brand Names
Addaprin, Advil, Advil Cold and Sinus, Advil Congestion Relief, Advil PM, Advil Sinus Congestion and Pain, Alivio, Caldolor, Cedaprin, Children's Ibuprofen, Diphen, Duexis, Ibu, Ibutab, Junior Strength Motrin, Motrin, Motrin PM, Neoprofen, Nuprin, Pedea, Proprinal, Reprexain, Sudafed PE Head Congestion Plus Pain, Vicoprofen, Wal-profen Congestion Relief and Pain, Ibuprofen Gen.Orph
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C13H18O2
CAS Number
15687-27-1
Unique Ingredient Identifier
WK2XYI10QM
Background

Ibuprofen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) derived from propionic acid and it is considered the first of the propionics. The formula of ibuprofen is 2-(4-isobutylphenyl) propionic acid and its initial development was in 1960 while researching for a safer alternative for aspirin. Ibuprofen was finally patented in 1961 and this drug was first ...

Indication

Ibuprofen is the most commonly used and prescribed NSAID. It is a very common over-the-counter medication widely used as an analgesic, anti-inflammatory and antipyretic.
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Associated Conditions
Acute Pain, Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS), Common Cold, Cystic Fibrosis (CF), Fever, Gastric Ulcer, Gout, Headache, Insomnia, Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), Menstrual Distress (Dysmenorrhea), Migraine, Mild pain, Nasal Congestion, Osteoarthritis (OA), Pain, Pain, Inflammatory, Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA), Pericarditis, Primary Dysmenorrhoea, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Severe Pain, Sinus pressure, Mild to moderate pain, Minor aches and pains, Moderate Pain
Associated Therapies
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Comparison of Ibuprofen, Cyclobenzaprine, or Both for Acute Cervical Strain: A Randomized Clinical Trial

First Posted Date
2008-11-13
Last Posted Date
2012-11-21
Lead Sponsor
Stony Brook University
Target Recruit Count
61
Registration Number
NCT00790270
Locations
🇺🇸

Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, New York, United States

Study of the Effect of Dipyrone, Ibuprofen, Paracetamol and Parecoxib on the Platelet Aggregation in Analgetic Dosages

First Posted Date
2008-10-01
Last Posted Date
2008-10-01
Lead Sponsor
Ruhr University of Bochum
Target Recruit Count
80
Registration Number
NCT00763997
Locations
🇩🇪

BG University Hospital Bergmannsheil GmbH, Bochum, Germany

Ibuprofen or Morphine in Treating Pain in Patients Undergoing Pleurodesis for Malignant Pleural Effusion

Phase 2
Conditions
First Posted Date
2008-03-26
Last Posted Date
2009-07-08
Lead Sponsor
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust
Target Recruit Count
320
Registration Number
NCT00644319
Locations
🇬🇧

Oxford Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, England, United Kingdom

Efficacy and Safety of Celecoxib Versus Ibuprofen in the Treatment of Osteoarthritis of the Knee (Europe)

First Posted Date
2008-03-07
Last Posted Date
2021-02-21
Lead Sponsor
Pfizer's Upjohn has merged with Mylan to form Viatris Inc.
Target Recruit Count
388
Registration Number
NCT00630929
Locations
🇬🇧

Pfizer Investigational Site, Wigan, United Kingdom

Interaction Between Antihypertensives and Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)

First Posted Date
2008-03-07
Last Posted Date
2008-03-10
Lead Sponsor
University Hospital of Split
Target Recruit Count
88
Registration Number
NCT00631514
Locations
🇭🇷

Split University School of Medicine. Family Practice Department, Split, Croatia

Multimodal Treatment Strategy for Cancer Cachexia

First Posted Date
2008-02-28
Last Posted Date
2016-02-12
Lead Sponsor
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Target Recruit Count
15
Registration Number
NCT00625742
Locations
🇺🇸

UT MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, United States

Ascorbic Acid and Ibuprofen in Infants With Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy

First Posted Date
2008-02-28
Last Posted Date
2008-02-28
Lead Sponsor
Al-Azhar University
Target Recruit Count
60
Registration Number
NCT00624871
Locations
🇪🇬

Bab El-Shariya Hospital, Cairo, Egypt

Efficacy and Safety of Celecoxib Versus Ibuprofen in the Treatment of Osteoarthritis of the Knee (United States)

First Posted Date
2008-02-22
Last Posted Date
2021-02-21
Lead Sponsor
Pfizer's Upjohn has merged with Mylan to form Viatris Inc.
Target Recruit Count
393
Registration Number
NCT00620867
Locations
🇺🇸

Pfizer Investigational Site, Danville, Virginia, United States

Double-Blind Follow-on Safety Study of HZT-501 (Ibuprofen 800 mg/Famotidine 26.6 mg) in Subjects Who Have Completed Participation in HZ-CA-301 (NCT00450658) or HZ-CA-303 (NCT00450216)

First Posted Date
2008-02-12
Last Posted Date
2024-12-17
Lead Sponsor
Amgen
Target Recruit Count
179
Registration Number
NCT00613106
Locations
🇺🇸

PRA International, San Diego, California, United States

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