Enzyme Inhibitor - Ibuprofen

Ibuprofen is a NSAID or a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug. It works along with a compound called prostaglandins. It can also be known as local hormones because they work where they are made and not all over the body. Ibuprofen is a painkiller and a antipyretic which helps the process of the prostaglandins. It interferes with an enzyme called cyclo-oxygenase. It is made up of a compound called arachidonic acid. There is more things that is similar to ibuprofen like aspirin. Ibuprofen are enzyme inhibitor which is a molecule that binds enzymes and decreases their activity. This can kill pathogen or correct metabolic imbalance.

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