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Ibuprofen Discovered
The discovery was made.
anti-inflammatory drugs
simple screening test for new chemical
compounds -
Research Started
Aspirin and phenylbutazone were available.
Objective:
1.To develop a drug to treat rheumatoid
arthritis (inflamed joints)
2.To have a superior profile both in terms of
potency and toxicity to these two drugs. -
Ibuprofen Tested
compound code named BTS 8402 is given a
clinical trial (i.e. a trial on patients).
no better than aspirin. -
Propanoic Acid (Ibuprofen)
A patent is filed for the compound
2-(4-isobutylphenyl) propanoic acid
later called ibuprofen. -
Further Developement
Further Developement -
Anti-Inflammatory Effect
Northern General Hospital in Edinburgh
anti-inflammatory effect in patients -
Clinical Trials In UK
Clinical trials of Ibuprofen are launched in
the UK on prescription only. -
Approved By FDA
approved by the FDA -
Approved For Sale In The US
approved for sale in
the US and other
states and its
treatment considered
effective -
Ibuprofen Available Without Prescription.
available without prescription. -
Ibuprofen Developing Till This Day
Ibuprofen Developing Till This Day