What is Ibuprofen and how does it WORK? - NSAIDs, Nurofen, Advil

Ever wondered how Ibuprofen works? Well, wonder no more. Here's the explainer with the what, how, why, side effects and history and pharmacology to boot (two advanced sections in the 2nd half). Probably the most interesting history so far!

You might also know this drug by it's trade names: Nurofen or Advil. They are part of a class of drugs called NSAIDS - that's Non Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs. They are COX inhibitors.

It's good for headaches, fever and booboos. Analgesia and antipyretic, and also anti-swelling!

As always we go through things in simple terms and then for the hardcore enthusiasts we're into the complex stuff.

You'll discover how Ibuprofen works as a pain killer (analgesic), how it can low temperature (antipyretic), and how it can stop swelling. Plenty more in the series too.

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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Ibu-what now?
00:42 - Why take it?
01:25 - How does it work?
02:38 - Side effects
04:01 - How was it discovered?
07:02 - Pharmacology

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Light reading to find out more...

There's a 1 stop show for this one. A superb book that covers absolutely everything.

1) Ibuprofen. Discovery, Development and Therapeutics. Edited by K. D. Rainsford. 2015

2) Rang & Dale Pharmacology 9th ed.

Information on this video is up to date as of June 2023.
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