Aceclofenac

Description :

Applications
Aceclofenac is used to relieve pain. It relieves pain and inflammation in conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and osteoarthritis.. Rheumatoid arthritis- Aceclofenac is used to treat symptoms such as swelling, pain, and stiffness of the joints associated with rheumatoid arthritis.
Description
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.
Preparation
The compounds are prepared by reacting Diclofenac acid with triethylamine, diisopropylamine or ammonia in a solvent at a temperature of from 20 °C to 60 °C. The compounds of formula (I) are reacted with an appropriate α-haloacetic acid ester to form acetates which are deprotected to form Aceclofenac.
Chemical Properties
Aceclofenac is a white to off-white crystalline powder with low solubility in water, characterized by its nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory properties, commonly used for pain and inflammation relief in arthritis and related conditions.
Definition
Aceclofenac is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) with analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties, often prescribed for pain and inflammation management in musculoskeletal disorders.