loxoprofen
Sign in to saveAlso known as (±)-[(2-oxocyclopentyl)methyl]hydratropic acid
Loxoprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) in the propionic acid derivatives group, which also includes ibuprofen and naproxen among others. It is available in some countries for oral administration. A transdermal preparation was approved for sale in Japan in January 2006; medicated tape and gel formulations followed in 2008 and 2010.
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- Subclass of
- medication
- Mass
- 246.125594
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- Commons category
- Loxoprofen
- chemical formula
- C₁₅H₁₈O₃
- canonical SMILES
- CC(C1=CC=C(C=C1)CC2CCCC2=O)C(=O)O
- World Health Organisation international non-proprietary name
- loxoprofen
- subject has role
- non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug
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