The profens are a class of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.[1] Profens are also known as 2-arylpropionic acids to reflect their chemical structure.[2] The most common example of a profen is ibuprofen, which has been sold under the brand name Profen among others.
Other drugs in the class include:
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pyrazolones / pyrazolidines |
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salicylates |
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acetic acid derivatives and related substances |
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oxicams |
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propionic acid derivatives (profens) |
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n-arylanthranilic acids (fenamates) |
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COX-2 inhibitors (coxibs) |
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other |
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NSAID combinations |
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Key: underline indicates initially developed first-in-class compound of specific group; #WHO-Essential Medicines; †withdrawn drugs; ‡veterinary use. | |
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