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Felbinac

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Overview

Overview

Felbinac (INN, or biphenylylacetic acid) is a topical medicine, belonging to the family of medicines known as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) of the arylpropionic acid class, which is used to treat muscle inflammation and arthritis. It is an active metabolite of fenbufen.[1]

References

References

  1. Kohler C, Tolman E, Wooding W, Ellenbogen L. (1980). “A review of the effects of fenbufen and a metabolite, biphenylacetic acid, on platelet biochemistry and function”. Arzneimittelforschung. 30 (4A): 702–707. PMID 6254545.

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