Description
Felbinac Is the active metabolite of the non-steroidal antiinflammatory agent,
fenbufen. Applied topically as a gel to joints, it is useful in the symptomatic relief
of articular inflammation and pain.
Chemical Properties
Off-white powder
Uses
Anti-inflammatory, analgesic drug.
Uses
4-Biphenylacetic acid was used in the synthesis of gastrosparing non-steroidal antiinflammatory drug.
Definition
ChEBI: Biphenyl-4-ylacetic acid is a monocarboxylic acid in which one of the alpha-hydrogens is substituted by a biphenyl-4-yl group. An active metabolite of fenbufen, it is used as a topical medicine to treat muscle inflammation and arthritis. It has a role as a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug. It is a member of biphenyls and a monocarboxylic acid. It contains a biphenyl-4-yl group. It is functionally related to an acetic acid.
brand name
Dolinac (Wyeth-Ayerst); Flexfree(Wyeth-Ayerst); Napageln (Wyeth-Ayerst); Target
(Wyeth-Ayerst); Traxam (Wyeth-Ayerst).
General Description
4-Biphenylacetic acid is a potential non-steroidal antiinflammatory agent and forms solid inclusion complex with β-cyclodextrin. 4-Biphenylacetic acid on interaction with quinolone antibacterial agents induces functional blockade of the γ-aminobutyric acid receptors.
Safety Profile
Poison by subcutaneous route.Moderately toxic by ingestion and intraperitoneal routes.An experimental teratogen. Other experimentalreproductive effects. When heated to decomposition itemits acrid smoke and fumes.
