Bufexamac home ICD10: L23.9

Bufexamac

Formula CAS
C12H17NO3 2438-72-4



Background
Bufexamac is used topically for the treatment of inflammation of the skin.

Synonyms
Bufexamac
4-Butoxy-N-hydroxybenzeneacetamide
2-(p-Butoxyphenyl)acetohydroxamic acid
2-[p-(Butyloxy)phenyl]acetohydroxamic acid
Droxarol
Droxaryl
Feximac
Malipuran
Mofenar
Norfemac
Parfenac
Parfenal

Uses
Anti-inflammatory
Analgesic
Antipyretic
Hemorrhoids
Topical medications
Pharmaceuticals

Cross-Reactions

Unusual Reactions
Erythema multiforme-like eruption
Papular urticaria
Baboon syndrome

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Referenties
1. Reiffers J. Contact dermatitis to bufexamac. Dermatologica 1982;164(5):354-356.
2. Watanabe K, Yoshikawa K. Contact dermatitis due to bufexamac. Contact Dermatitis 1983;9(5):433.
3. Perret CM, Happle R. Contact allergy to bufexamac. Contact Dermatitis 1989;20(4):307-308.
4. Corazza M, Roveggio C, Virgili A. Allergic contact dermatitis from bufexamac cream. Contact Dermatitis 1993;29(4):219.
5. Koch P, Bahmer FA. Erythema-multiforme-like, urticarial papular and plaque eruptions from bufexamac: report of 4 cases. Contact Dermatitis 1994;31(2):97-101.


Author(s):
Allergology: background information on allergens.

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