Term Name: | ibufenac |
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Synonyms: | (4-isobutylphenyl)acetic acid, (p-Isobutylphenyl)acetic acid, 4-(2-Methylpropyl)benzeneacetic acid, 4-Isobutylphenylacetic acid, [4-(2-methylpropyl)phenyl]acetic acid, Dytransin, ibufenac, ibufenaco, ibufenacum, Ibunac |
Definition: | A monocarboxylic acid that is acetic acid in which one of the methyl hydrogens is replaced by a 4-isobutylphenyl group. Although it was shown to be effective in treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, the clinical use of ibufenac was discontinued due to hepatotoxic side-effects. |
Ontology: | ChEBI [CHEBI:76158] ( EBI ) |