Term Name: | amfenac |
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Synonyms: | (2-amino-3-benzoylphenyl)acetic acid, (2-Amino-3-benzoylphenyl)essigsaeure, 2-amino-3-benzoylbenzeneacetic acid, amfenac, amfenaco, amfenacum |
Definition: | An oxo monocarboxylic acid that is benzophenone in which one of the phenyl groups is substituted by an amino group and a carboxymethyl group at position 2 and 3, respectively. The corresponding carboxamide, nepafenac, is a prodrug of amfenac and is used for the treatment of pain and inflammation following cataract surgery. |
Ontology: | ChEBI [CHEBI:75915] ( EBI ) |