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pirfenidone
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Pyridones
Definition
: Pyridine derivatives with one or more keto groups on the ring.
Other names
Pyridinones
Substance
CAS Registry & name
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Source
Drugs
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pirfenidone [ 5-methyl-1-phenyl-2-(1H)-pyridone,Deskar ]
structure given in first source
53179-13-8
*Pyridones
Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha/antagonists & inhibitors
Pharma Action
Analgesics
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Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal
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Antineoplastic Agents
J Lab Clin Med 1995 Jun;125(6):779-85