Aspirin

Ibuprofen and Interaction and use in Myocardial Infarction

Ibuprofen acts differently than aspirin Ibuprofen acts on a different variation of cyclooxygenase Aspirin blocks COX-1 as previously discussed Suggested data also shows nonsteroidal medications (NSAIDS such as Motrin, Naprosyn) do NOT reduce the risk of myocardial infarction [20] NSIADS bind reversibly at the active site of the enzyme, depressing platelet function only during the dosing schedule