Ibuprofen: A Critical Bibliographic Review

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Kim D. Rainsford
CRC Press, 2 sept 2003 - 595 páginas
Ibuprofen is widely used throughout the world for a variety of conditions. This reference work provides a comprehensive and critical review of the basic science and clinical aspects of the drug. The book begins with the history and development of the drug and its current patterns of use world- wide before moving on to examine its basic pharmaceutical attributes and medicinal chemistry. The properties of various formulations are described (oral prescription and OTC, topical and others) are described. The pharmacokinetics of ibuprofen in animals and humans is discussed - highlighting the factors affecting absorption, distribution, metabolism and elimination. The clinical pharmacology and toxicology and the drug's mechanisms of action in different disease states and conditions are covered. The therapeutic uses in various acute and inflammatory conditions is detailed. Also considered are the safety versus efficacy issues and the pharmacoepidemiological data.
 

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1 History and Development of Ibuprofen
1
2 The Medicinal Chemistry of Ibuprofen
23
3 The Pharmaceutics of Ibuprofen
48
4 The Pharmacokinetics of Ibuprofen in Humans and Animals
79
5 Pharmacology and Toxicology of Ibuprofen
132
6 Therapeutics of Ibuprofen in Rheumatic and Other Chronic and Painful Diseases
254
7 Safety and Efficacy of NonPrescription OTC Ibuprofen
324
8 Use of Ibuprofen in Dentistry
377
9 Gastrointestinal Adverse Drug Reactions Attribute to Ibuprofen
398
10 Renal Effects of Ibuprofen
424
Effects Other Than Gastrointestinal
458
12 Human Toxicity of Ibuprofen
497
Appedix I Some Brands of Ibuprofen in Various Countries
516
Appendix II Methods for Analysis of Ibuprofen in Biological Systems
523
Index
528
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