Is Ibuprofen an anti-inflammatory medication?

Question

Does it just mask pain, or does it relieve inflammation?

Answer 1

   The pharmaceutical category for Ibuprofen is NSAID- non steroidal anti inflammatory drug, so yes, it is an anti inflammatory .

Answer 2

yes, anti-inflammatory drug

Answer 3

It is indeed an anti-inflammatory, but not to a significant degree unless taken regularly over a prolonged period of time. For instance, if you've just twisted your ankle, it'll probably be healed before you can get an anti-inflammatory action from the ibuprofen, and you're just as well off taking Tylenol. On the other hand, if you have arthritis, it's a fine choice with a good safety profile.

Answer 4

  To a very small degree, yes. However,Ibuprofen, as well as Tylenol can become a kidney and pancreas, and liver killer if you consume it too long and on a daily basis!  In that regard, it is definitely inflammatory, and I would never prescribe its use in the first place! Just herbs, bed rest and plenty of liquids.

Answer 5

Yes, it is an anti-inflammatory medication, being under the classification NSAIDs or Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug. It works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body.

Answer 6

It is basically an anti inflammatory analgesic agent. If you study its mechanism of action , it reduces pain, inflammation and fever all through the same mechanism.  

Answer 7

Yes, It is used for relief of symptoms of arthritis, primary dysmenorrhea, fever, and as an analgesic, especially where there is an inflammatory component.

Answer 8

  IBUPROFEN IS ONEOF THE         NSAIDS

NON

STEROIDAL

ANTI INFLAMMATORY

DRUGS

SO IT IS  ANTI INFLAMMATORY DRUG

GOOD LUCK

Answer 9

Yes, it relieves pain and inflammation. I had to take Ibuprofen a while back when I had a pulled muscle--not because the muscle was causing me pain, but because the doctor said the inflammation had to go down to speed up the healing process. Hope this helps. :)