From the following list, select the items associated with indications for ibuprofen
a. reduce the inflammation.
b. reduce blood pressure
c. increase the pain stimulus.
d. increase pain threshold.
e. increase pain tolerance.
f. prophylaxis for strokes
g. analgesic for pain control
a, g. The objective of using anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) is to reduce inflammation that is caused by COX-2, but ideally the drug should not affect COX-1, which is a protective substance.
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