Felbinac Explained

Felbinac (INN, or biphenylylacetic acid) is a topical medicine,[1] belonging to the family of medicines known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) of the arylacetic acid (not arylpropionic acid) class, which is used to treat muscle inflammation and arthritis.[2] It is an active metabolite of fenbufen.[3]

Related compounds

The α-methyl acid of felbinac is called biprofen and is used to prepare bifepramide. The α-ethyl acid is called xenbucin which is used to make xenthiorate.

See also

Notes and References

  1. The Merck Index, 12th Edition. 3989
  2. Description of Felbinac on Tiscali https://web.archive.org/web/20060929171650/http://www.tiscali.co.uk/lifestyle/healthfitness/health_advice/netdoctor/archive/100003440.html
  3. Kohler C, Tolman E, Wooding W, Ellenbogen L . A review of the effects of fenbufen and a metabolite, biphenylacetic acid, on platelet biochemistry and function . Arzneimittelforschung . 30 . 4A . 702–707 . 1980 . 6254545.

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