Synonyms: AHR-5850D | Fenazox® (Japan)
amfenac is an approved drug
Compound class:
Synthetic organic
Comment: Amfenac is the active metabolite of nepafenac. It is a potent non-steroidal antiinflammatory drug (NSAID) [2].
Marketed formulations may contain amfenac sodium (PubChem CID 23665728). |
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Summary of Clinical Use ![]() |
Appears to be licensed only in Japan. As with its prodrug, nepafenac, amfenac may be used to treat the pain and inflammation caused by cataract surgery [1]. |
Mechanism Of Action and Pharmacodynamic Effects ![]() |
As with other NSAIDs, this drug reduces prostaglandin synthesis by reducing cyclooxegenase (COX) activity. |