Term Name: dexketoprofen
Synonyms: (+)-(S)-m-Benzoylhydratropic acid, (+)-3-Benzoylhydratropic acid, (+)-Ketoprofen, (2S)-2-(3-benzoylphenyl)propanoic acid, (S)-3-Benzoyl-alpha-methylbenzeneacetic acid, (S)-Ketoprofen, dexketoprofen
Definition: A monocarboxylic acid that is (S)-hydratropic acid substituted at position 3 on the phenyl ring by a benzoyl group. A cyclooxygenase inhibitor, it is used to relieve short-term pain, such as muscular pain, dental pain and dysmenorrhoea.
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:76128]  ( EBI )

Relationships
is a type of: benzophenones monocarboxylic acid
has_functional_parent: (S)-hydratropic acid
has_role: cyclooxygenase 1 inhibitor cyclooxygenase 2 inhibitor non-narcotic analgesic non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug