Synonyms: AHR-5850D | Fenazox® (Japan)
amfenac is an approved drug
Compound class:
Synthetic organic
Comment: Amfenac is the active metabolite of nepafenac. It is a potent non-steroidal antiinflammatory drug (NSAID) [2].
Marketed formulations may contain amfenac sodium (PubChem CID 23665728). |
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References |
1. Jones BM, Neville MW. (2013)
Nepafenac: an ophthalmic nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug for pain after cataract surgery. Ann Pharmacother, 47 (6): 892-6. [PMID:23715071] |
2. Welstead Jr WJ, Moran HW, Stauffer HF, Turnbull LB, Sancilio LF. (1979)
Antiinflammatory agents. 1. Synthesis and antiinflammatory activity of 2-amino-3-benzoylphenylacetic acid. J Med Chem, 22 (9): 1074-9. [PMID:490552] |