Term Name: |
ibufenac |
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Synonyms: |
- (4-isobutylphenyl)acetic acid
- (p-Isobutylphenyl)acetic acid
- 4-(2-Methylpropyl)benzeneacetic acid
- 4-Isobutylphenylacetic acid
- [4-(2-methylpropyl)phenyl]acetic acid
- Dytransin
- ibufenac
- ibufenaco
- ibufenacum
- Ibunac
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Definition: |
A monocarboxylic acid that is acetic acid in which one of the methyl hydrogens is replaced by a 4-isobutylphenyl group. Although it was shown to be effective in treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, the clinical use of ibufenac was discontinued due to hepatotoxic side-effects.
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Ontology: |
ChEBI
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EBI
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