Profen (drug class)

Left: general chemical structure of profens (Ar = aryl group). Right: chemical structure of ibuprofen

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 name Profen among others.

Other drugs in the class include:

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