Theprofens are a class ofnonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.[1] Profens are also known as2-arylpropionic acids to reflect their chemical structure.[2] The most common example of a profen isibuprofen, which has been sold under the brand name Profen among others.
Other drugs in the class include:
| pyrazolones / pyrazolidines | |
|---|---|
| salicylates | |
| acetic acid derivatives and related substances | |
| oxicams | |
| propionic acid derivatives (profens) |
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| n-arylanthranilic acids (fenamates) | |
| COX-2 inhibitors (coxibs) | |
| other | |
| NSAID combinations | |
Key:underline indicates initially developed first-in-class compound of specific group;#WHO-Essential Medicines;†withdrawn drugs;‡veterinary use. | |
