aminoprofen

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. 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.

Word forms

aminoprofen

Etymology

From amino- + -profen.

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