Dexibuprofen

Dexibuprofen

Dexibuprofen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug. It is a pharmacologically effective S-enantiomer of racemic ibuprofen that differs in physicochemical properties. It suppresses the prostanoid synthesis in the inflammatory cells via inhibition of the COX-2 isoform of the arachidonic acid COX.

(2S)-2-(4-(2-methylpropyl)phenyl)propanoic acid | (S)-(+)-4-isobutyl-α-methyl-phenylacetic acid | (S)-2-(4-isobutylphenyl)propanoic acid | (S)-2-(4-isobutylphenyl)propionic acid | (S)-ibuprofen | 2-(4-isobutylphenyl)propanoic acid | 2-(4-isobutylphenyl)propionic acid | dexibuprofen | ibuprofen