Indoprofen

Synonyms

Benzeneacetic acid, 4-(1,3-dihydro-1-oxo-2H-isoindol-2-yl)-alpha-methyl-

Dexindoprofen

A drug that has analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties. Following reports of adverse reactions including reports of carcinogenicity in animal studies it was withdrawn from the market worldwide. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p21)