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bromfenac

CHEBI:CHEBI_240107

Definition

Amfenac in which the the hydrogen at the 4 position of the benzoyl group is substituted by bromine. It is used for the management of ocular pain and treatment of postoperative inflammation in patients who have undergone cataract extraction. It was withdrawn from the US market in 1998, following concerns over off-label abuse and hepatic failure.

Chemical Information

Molecular Formula
C15H12BrNO3
Molecular Mass
334.16500
Charge
0
SMILES
Nc1c(CC(O)=O)cccc1C(=O)c1ccc(Br)cc1
InChI
InChI=1S/C15H12BrNO3/c16-11-6-4-9(5-7-11)15(20)12-3-1-2-10(14(12)17)8-13(18)19/h1-7H,8,17H2,(H,18,19)
InChIKey
ZBPLOVFIXSTCRZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Alternative Names

  • [2-Amino-3-(4-bromo-benzoyl)-phenyl]-acetic acid
  • [2-amino-3-(4-bromobenzoyl)phenyl]acetic acid
  • 2-amino-3-(4-bromobenzoyl)benzeneacetic acid
  • bromfenac
  • bromfenaco
  • bromfenacum

Treatment Applications

Drug Classification

Important Medical Information

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  • Side effects may vary and this list may not be comprehensive.
  • Drug interactions may occur with other medications.

Additional Identifiers

DRON_00010000
19737
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Additional References

Wikipedia:Bromfenac

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