Ibuprofen

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-013780",
  "term": "Ibuprofen",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "Ibuprofen (eye\" bue proe' fen) is a propionic acid NSAID similar to ketoprofen and naproxen. Like other NSAIDs, ibuprofen is a potent inhibitor of cellular cyclooxygenases (Cox-1 and Cox-2) which blocks the formation of prostaglandin, prostacyclin and thromboxane products, important mediators of inflammation and pain. Ibuprofen has analgesic as well as anti-pyretic and anti-inflammatory activities.",
  "references": [
    "NLM LiverTox at http://livertox.nih.gov/Ibuprofen.htm"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/ibuprofen/"
}