Aceclofenac
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Aceclofenac
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| Systematic (IUPAC) name | |
| 2-[2-[2-[(2,6-dichlorophenyl)amino]phenyl]acetyl]oxyacetic acid | |
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| ATC code | M01 |
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| Chemical data | |
| Formula | C16H13Cl2NO4 |
| Mol. mass | 354.18472 g/mol |
| Pharmacokinetic data | |
| Bioavailability | ? |
| Metabolism | ? |
| Half life | ? |
| Excretion | ? |
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| Routes | oral |
Aceclofenac is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug. It is manufactured by UCB Pharma, under the tradename Preservex. It is available in the UK as a prescription-only drug, and is used for the relief of pain and inflamation in rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis and ankylosing spondylitis. The dose is 100mg twice daily.
It should not be given to people with porphyria or breast-feeding mothers, and is not recommended for children.
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[edit] References
- British National Formulary 55, March 2008; ISBN 978 085369 776 3 p.537
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