Amlexanox

Overview

Amlexanox is a pyridochromene-derived monocarboxylic acid having an amino substituent at the 2-position, an oxo substituent at the 5-position and an isopropyl substituent at the 7-position. It has a role as a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, an anti-ulcer drug and an anti-allergic agent. It is a monocarboxylic acid and a pyridochromene.

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PubChem record

CID 2161 · Amlexanox

Molecular formula · weight

C16H14N2O4 · 298.29 g/mol

PubMed papers naming it (title/abstract)

240 search: “Amlexanox”

Registered clinical studies (ClinicalTrials.gov)

3 intervention: “Amlexanox”

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