Term Name: nepafenac
Synonyms: 2-(2-amino-3-benzoylphenyl)acetamide, 2-amino-3-benzoylbenzeneacetamide, AHR 9434, AHR-9434, AL 6515, AL-6515, nepafenac, nepafenaco, nepafenacum, Nevanac
Definition: A monocarboxylic acid amide that is amfenac in which the carboxylic acid group has been converted into the corresponding carboxamide. It is a prodrug for amfenac, used in eye drops to treat pain and inflammation following cataract surgery.
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:75922]  ( EBI )

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is a type of: monocarboxylic acid amide
has_role: cyclooxygenase 1 inhibitor cyclooxygenase 2 inhibitor non-narcotic analgesic non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug prodrug