Lofexidine
Scheme
Rec.INN
ATC (Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification)
N07BC04
CAS registry number (Chemical Abstracts Service)
0031036-80-3
Chemical Formula
C11-H12-Cl2-N2-O
Molecular Weight
259
Therapeutic Categories
Antihypertensive agent
Vasodilator
Chemical Name
1H-Imidazole, 2-[1-(2,6-dichlorophenoxy)ethyl]-4,5-dihydro-
Foreign Names
- Lofexidinum (Latin)
- Lofexidin (German)
- Lofexidine (French)
- Lofexidina (Spanish)
Generic Names
- Lofexidine (OS: BAN, DCF)
- Ba 168 (IS)
- RMI 14042 A (IS: RichardsonMerr)
- Lofexidine Hydrochloride (OS: USAN, BANM)
- MDL 14042 (IS: MarionMerrell)
Brand Name
- Britlofex
Britannia, United Kingdom
International Drug Name Search
Glossary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| BAN | British Approved Name |
| BANM | British Approved Name (Modified) |
| DCF | Dénomination Commune Française |
| IS | Inofficial Synonym |
| OS | Official Synonym |
| Rec.INN | Recommended International Nonproprietary Name (World Health Organization) |
| USAN | United States Adopted Name |
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