ibuprofen
Over-the-counter painkiller
Ibuprofen is a common over-the-counter pain reliever and anti-inflammatory drug.
It reduces fever, eases headaches, and treats muscle aches, arthritis, and menstrual cramps.
Brand names include Advil and Motrin.
Take two ibuprofen and call me in the morning.
Manufactured medicinal compound
- tabletFlat portable computing device
- capsuleEnclosed dose container
- dosageMeasured medicine amount
- over-the-counterBuyable without medical authorization
prescription · NSAID · generic · Advil · Motrin · drugstore · pharmacy · formulation
Pain-relieving medication
- achePersistent dull discomfort
- sorenessTender, painful sensation
- headacheCranial pain
- migraineSevere neurological head pain
discomfort · throb · pang · twinge · tenderness · cramp · backache · toothache
Protective tissue response
- swellingAbnormal tissue enlargement
- edemaPathological tissue puffiness
- prostaglandinsLipid-derived signaling compounds
- COX-2Inducible prostaglandin synthase
arthritis · rheumatoid · osteoarthritis · joint · stiffness · redness · puffiness · tendinitis
Fever-reducing agent
- temperatureMeasured heat intensity
- pyrexiaElevated body temperature
- chillsShivering spells from illness
- fluContagious respiratory illness
infection · cold · virus · sweating · thermometer · febrile · malaria · dengue
Prescribed course of treatment
- dosageMeasured medicine amount
- prescriptionMedical dispensing authorization
- therapeuticPromoting healing or wellness
- managementOrganizing and directing resources
protocol · adherence · chronic pain · short-term · long-term · maximum dose · frequency · intervals
pharmaceutical
Manufactured medicinal compound
over-the-counter · prescription · NSAID · generic · Advil · Motrin · drugstore · pharmacy · formulation · chewable
analgesic
Pain-relieving medication
migraine · discomfort · throb · pang · twinge · tenderness · cramp · backache · toothache · menstrual
inflammation
Protective tissue response
- swellingAbnormal tissue enlargement
- edemaPathological tissue puffiness
- prostaglandinsLipid-derived signaling compounds
COX-2 · arthritis · rheumatoid · osteoarthritis · joint · stiffness · redness · puffiness · tendinitis · bursitis
antipyretic
Fever-reducing agent
- temperatureMeasured heat intensity
- pyrexiaElevated body temperature
- chillsShivering spells from illness
flu · infection · cold · virus · sweating · thermometer · febrile · malaria · dengue · typhoid
regimen
Prescribed course of treatment
- dosageMeasured medicine amount
- prescriptionMedical dispensing authorization
- therapeuticPromoting healing or wellness
management · protocol · adherence · chronic pain · short-term · long-term · maximum dose · frequency · intervals · physician
- medicationspills, Tylenol, capsules, tablets, Xanax
- Fever Careacetaminophen, aspirin, paracetamol, antipyretic, fever reducer
- OTC Medicineaspirin, acetaminophen, Tylenol, Advil, Aleve
- pain remediesaspirin, acetaminophen, Tylenol, Advil, Motrin
- pillstablets, capsules, gel caps, aspirin, Tylenol
- anti-inflammatoriesaspirin, naproxen, NSAIDs, NSAID, diclofenac
ibuprofenacetaminophen
Common over-the-counter analgesic
paracetamol · Tylenol · opioids · morphine · codeine