Chemical formula: C₁₈H₁₈F₃NO₄ Molecular mass: 369.335 g/mol PubChem compound: 35375
Etofenamate is a flufenamic acid derivative, which is readily transported through the skin and concentrated in inflamed tissue, where it exerts anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects by inhibiting the release of histamine, lysosomal enzymes and prostaglandin.
This medicinal substance has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification according to its main therapeutic use as follows:
| ATC code | Group title | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| M02AA06 | Etofenamate | 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 |
Competent medicine agencies globally have authorized commercialization of this active ingredient according to these medication package inserts (MPIs):
| Title | Information Source | Document Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ETOFLAM Gel | Health Products Regulatory Authority (IE) | MPI, EU: SmPC |
Etofenamate is an active ingredient of these brands:
Austria (AT)
Germany (DE)Hong Kong (HK)Ireland (IE)Lithuania (LT)Malta (MT)Mexico (MX)New Zealand (NZ)Spain (ES)Turkey (TR)
Note the following: The list of brand names is continuously updated, and thus does not include the total of products circulating worldwide. |
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