Azapropazone

Azapropazone is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It is manufactured by Goldshield under the tradename Rheumox.[1]

Azapropazone
Clinical data
Trade namesRheumox
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Legal status
Legal status
  • UK: POM (Prescription only)
Pharmacokinetic data
Elimination half-life20 hours
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ECHA InfoCard100.033.543
Chemical and physical data
FormulaC16H20N4O2
Molar mass300.36 g/mol g·mol−1
3D model (JSmol)
ChiralityRacemic mixture
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It was available in the UK as a prescription-only drug, with restrictions due to certain contra-indications and side-effects.[2] Azopropazone has now been discontinued in the British National Formulary.

Azapropazone has a half-life of approximately 20 hours in humans and is not extensively metabolized.[3]

References

  1. http://home.intekom.com/pharm/cont_eth/rheumox.html
  2. http://www.patient.co.uk/showdoc/30002267/
  3. Jones CJ (1976). "The pharmacology and pharmacokinetics of azapropazone - a review". Curr Med Res Opin. 4 (1): 3–16. doi:10.1185/03007997609109361. PMID 770078.



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