Chemical formula: C₁₆H₁₃Cl₂NO₄ Molecular mass: 354.18 g/mol PubChem compound: 71771
Aceclofenac is a non-steroidal agent with marked anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties. The mode of action of aceclofenac is largely based on the inhibition to prostaglandin synthesis. Aceclofenac is a potent inhibitor of the enzyme cyclo-oxygenase, which is involved in the production of prostaglandins.
This medicinal substance has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification according to its main therapeutic use as follows:
| ATC code | Group title | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| M01AB16 | Aceclofenac | M Musculo-skeletal system → M01 Antiinflammatory and antirheumatic products → M01A Antiinflammatory and antirheumatic products, non-steroids → M01AB Acetic acid derivatives and related substances |
| M02AA25 | Aceclofenac | M Musculo-skeletal system → M02 Topical products for joint and muscular pain → M02A Topical products for joint and muscular pain → M02AA Antiinflammatory preparations, non-steroids for topical use |
Competent medicine agencies globally have authorized commercialization of this active ingredient according to these medication package inserts (MPIs):
| Title | Information Source | Document Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACECLOFENAC Film-coated tablet | Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) | MPI, EU: SmPC |
Aceclofenac is an active ingredient of these brands:
Cyprus (CY)Estonia (EE)France (FR)Ireland (IE)Lithuania (LT)Mexico (MX)Netherlands (NL)Nigeria (NG)Romania (RO)Singapore (SG)United Kingdom (UK)Note the following: The list of brand names is continuously updated, and thus does not include the total of products circulating worldwide. |
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