Bendazac Explained

Bendazac (or bendazolic acid) is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used for joint and muscular pain.^[1]

Synthesis

Principal action is inhibition of protein denaturation.Use of chloroacetamide in the alkylation step, followed by acid hydrolysis produces bendazac (instead of benzydamine).

See also

• Benzydamine

Notes and References

1. Balfour JA, Clissold SP . Bendazac lysine. A review of its pharmacological properties and therapeutic potential in the management of cataracts . Drugs . 39 . 4 . 575–96 . April 1990 . 2190795 . 10.2165/00003495-199039040-00007 . 46956362 .