Ibuprofen is:
1 ❏ a reversible inhibitor of cyclo-oxygenase
2 ❏ an organic acid
3 ❏ a suppressor of leukotriene formation
ONE or MORE of the responses above is (are) correct. Decide which of the responses is (are) correct. Then choose:
A ❏ if 1, 2 and 3 are correct
B ❏ if 1 and 2 only are correct
C ❏ if 2 and 3 only are correct
D ❏ if 1 only is correct
E ❏ if 3 only is correct
The answer is B, and the winners are:Clement and Collins.
Ibuprofen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug which brings about a
reduction in the formation of prostaglandins that occur in an inflammatory
reaction. Ibuprofen achieves this action by reversibly inhibiting cyclo-oxygenase enzymes. It is a propionic acid derivative.
A
C
C
A
E
B
C
B
A