aminoprofen

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From amino- +‎ -profen

Noun[edit]

aminoprofen (uncountable)

  1. (organic chemistry) An amide of ibuprofen, it is a topical anti-arthritic with analgesic properties. It is comparable to methyl salicylate in the carrageenan-induced paw edema and croton oil ear edema models, and is reported to be a superior analgesic.[1]

References[edit]

  1. ^ June D. Strupczewski, Daniel B. Ellis, Richard C. Allen. Annual Reports in Medicinal Chemistry. Academic Press. 1991 ; Volume 26 : Chapter 31. page 298