Term Name: bromfenac
Synonyms: 2-amino-3-(4-bromobenzoyl)benzeneacetic acid, [2-Amino-3-(4-bromo-benzoyl)-phenyl]-acetic acid, [2-amino-3-(4-bromobenzoyl)phenyl]acetic acid, bromfenac, bromfenaco, bromfenacum
Definition: Amfenac in which the the hydrogen at the 4 position of the benzoyl group is substituted by bromine. It is used for the management of ocular pain and treatment of postoperative inflammation in patients who have undergone cataract extraction. It was withdrawn from the US market in 1998, following concerns over off-label abuse and hepatic failure.
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:240107]  ( EBI )

Relationships
is a type of: aromatic amino acid benzophenones organobromine compound substituted aniline
has_functional_parent: amfenac
has_role: non-narcotic analgesic non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug
inverse is_conjugate_base_of: bromfenac(1-)
is_conjugate_acid_of: bromfenac(1-)