Term Name: fenoprofen
Synonyms: (+-)-2-(3-phenoxyphenyl)propionic acid, (+-)-m-phenoxyhydratropic acid, 2-(3-phenoxyphenyl)propanoic acid, 2-(3-phenoxyphenyl)propionic acid, 2-(m-phenoxyphenyl)propionic acid, alpha-(m-phenoxyphenyl)propionic acid, alpha-methyl-3-phenoxybenzeneacetic acid, Fenoprofen, fenoprofene, fenoprofeno, fenoprofenum
Definition: A monocarboxylic acid that is propanoic acid in which one of the hydrogens at position 2 is substituted by a 3-phenoxyphenyl group. A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, the dihydrate form of the calcium salt is used for the management of mild to moderate pain and for the relief of pain and inflammation associated with disorders such as arthritis. It is pharmacologically similar to aspirin, but causes less gastrointestinal bleeding.
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:5004]  ( EBI )

Relationships
is a type of: monocarboxylic acid
has_role: antipyretic cyclooxygenase 1 inhibitor cyclooxygenase 2 inhibitor drug allergen non-narcotic analgesic non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug
inverse is_conjugate_base_of: fenoprofen(1-)
is_conjugate_acid_of: fenoprofen(1-)