Term Name: | bromfenac |
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Synonyms: | 2-amino-3-(4-bromobenzoyl)benzeneacetic acid, [2-Amino-3-(4-bromo-benzoyl)-phenyl]-acetic acid, [2-amino-3-(4-bromobenzoyl)phenyl]acetic acid, bromfenac, bromfenaco, bromfenacum |
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 It was withdrawn from the US market in 1998, following concerns over off-label abuse and hepatic failure. |
Ontology: | ChEBI [CHEBI:240107] ( EBI ) |