Aceclofenac 89796-99-6
Aceclofenac is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug. It is manufactured by Intas Biopharmaceuticals, under the tradename Hifenac in various forms (tablets, gel, injection etc. ). Kaptab Pharmaceuticals manufactures Aceclofenac in combination with Paracetamol under the trade name "Cincofen" (Aceclofenac 100mg + Paracetamol 500mg)It is used for the relief of pain and inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis and ankylosing spondylitis. The dose is 100 mg twice daily. It should not be given to people with porphyria or breast-feeding mothers, and is not recommended for children. Aceclofenac has higher anti-inflammatory action than conventional NSAIDS. It is a cytokine inhibitor. Aceclofenac works by blocking the action of a substance in the body called cyclo-oxygenase. Cyclo-oxygenase is involved in the production of prostaglandins (chemicals in the body) which cause pain, swelling and inflammation.
read more [+]| Systematic (IUPAC) name: | 2-[2-[2-[(2,6-dichlorophenyl)amino]phenyl]acetyl]oxyacetic acid |
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| Aceclofenac CAS number: | 89796-99-6 |
| ATC code: | M01AB16 M02AA25 |
| PubChem: | 71771 |
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| Formula: | C16H13N1O4 |
| Molecular mass: | 354.18472 g/mol |
| Aceclofenac Assay/Purity: | Typically NLT 98% |
