Aceclofenac

Description

Aceclofenac is a non-steroidal agent with marked anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties. The mode of action of aceclofenac is largely based on the inhibition to prostaglandin synthesis. Aceclofenac is a potent inhibitor of the enzyme cyclo-oxygenase, which is involved in the production of prostaglandins.

Medicine classification

ATC Code
Title
Class
M01AB16
Aceclofenac
M Musculo-skeletal system → M01 Antiinflammatory and antirheumatic products → M01A Antiinflammatory and antirheumatic products, non-steroids → M01AB Acetic acid derivatives and related substances
M02AA25
Aceclofenac
M Musculo-skeletal system → M02 Topical products for joint and muscular pain → M02A Topical products for joint and muscular pain → M02AA Antiinflammatory preparations, non-steroids for topical use

Medicines

Drug
Countries
ACECLONAC

Cyprus

AIRTAL

Lithuania Singapore Spain

ARACENAC

Spain

BIOFENAC

Netherlands

CARTREX

France

GERBIN

Spain

PRESERVEX

United Kingdom

Product monographs

Monograph
Type
Country
ACECLOFENAC Film-coated tablet
MPI, EU: SmPC
UK

2D Molecule Structure

2D representation of molecule

Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII)

RPK779R03H - ACECLOFENAC

CAS Registry Number

89796-99-6 - aceclofenac

SNOMED-CT

391703003 - Aceclofenac (substance)

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