Ibuprofen

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Ibuprofen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that is a member of the propionic acid class. It is an inhibitor of the enzyme cyclooxygenase (COX), and its inhibitory effects are nonselective because this drug is capable of inhibiting two isoenzymes: COX-1 and COX-2.

El ibuprofeno es un fármaco antiinflamatorio no esteroide, derivado del ácido propiónico. Es un inhibidor de la de la enzima ciclooxigenasa (COX), la inhibición no es selectiva porque posee la capacidad de inhibir dos isoformas enzimáticas: COX 1 Y COX2.