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

Vasodilator

Antihypertensive agent

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
  Forum, United Kingdom

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Glossary

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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