Drug Groups

approved

Description

Antrafenine is a piperazine derivative drug that acts as an analgesic and anti-inflammatory drug with similar efficacy to naproxen. It is not widely used as it has largely been replaced by newer drugs.

Indication

Antrafenine is used as an anti-inflammatory and analgesic agent for the relief of mild to moderate pain.

Pharmacology

Its mode of action is not fully understood; however, its ability to inhibit prostaglandin synthesis may be involved in the anti-inflammatory effect.

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