Term Name: amfenac
Synonyms: (2-amino-3-benzoylphenyl)acetic acid, (2-Amino-3-benzoylphenyl)essigsaeure, 2-amino-3-benzoylbenzeneacetic acid, amfenac, amfenaco, amfenacum
Definition: An oxo monocarboxylic acid that is benzophenone in which one of the phenyl groups is substituted by an amino group and a carboxymethyl group at position 2 and 3, respectively. The corresponding carboxamide, nepafenac, is a prodrug of amfenac and is used for the treatment of pain and inflammation following cataract surgery.
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:75915]  ( EBI )

Relationships
is a type of: amino acid benzophenones oxo monocarboxylic acid primary amino compound substituted aniline
has_role: antipyretic cyclooxygenase 1 inhibitor cyclooxygenase 2 inhibitor non-narcotic analgesic non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug
inverse has_functional_parent: bromfenac
inverse is_conjugate_base_of: amfenac(1-)
is_conjugate_acid_of: amfenac(1-)