Term Name: roflumilast
Synonyms: 3-(cyclopropylmethoxy)-N-(3,5-dichloropyridin-4-yl)-4-(difluoromethoxy)benzamide, Daliresp, roflumilast, roflumilastum
Definition: A benzamide obtained by formal condensation of the carboxy group of 3-(cyclopropylmethoxy)-4-(difluoromethoxy)benzoic acid with the amino group of 3,5-dichloropyridin-4-amine. Used for treatment of bronchial asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:47657]  ( EBI )

Relationships
is a type of: aromatic ether benzamides chloropyridine cyclopropanes organofluorine compound
has_role: anti-asthmatic drug phosphodiesterase IV inhibitor