This document discusses inflammation, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), and ibuprofen specifically. It notes that inflammation is a normal process initiated by stimuli like injury to facilitate tissue repair. NSAIDs are commonly prescribed and over-the-counter drugs that work by decreasing prostaglandin production through inhibiting cyclooxygenase enzymes. Ibuprofen is one of the most frequently used NSAIDs, introduced over-the-counter in 1985, and used for fever reduction and pain relief in both adults and children due to its longer duration than acetaminophen.