The profens are a class of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Profens are also known as 2-arylpropionic acids to reflect their chemical structure. The most common example of a profen is ibuprofen, which has been sold under the brand names Advil, Nurofen, and Profen among others.

Examples

Common examples of profens include: Alminoprofen Benoxaprofen Carprofen Dexibuprofen Dexketoprofen Fenoprofen Flunoxaprofen Flurbiprofen Ibuprofen Indoprofen Ketoprofen Loxoprofen Miroprofen Naproxen Pelubiprofen Pirprofen Pranoprofen Suprofen Tarenflurbil Tiaprofenic acid Vedaprofen Zaltoprofen

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