Airtal Mechanism of Action

PHARMACOLOGY: Pharmacodynamics: Aceclofenac is a non-steroidal agent with marked anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.
The mode of action of aceclofenac is largely based on the inhibition to prostaglandin synthesis.
Aceclofenac is a potent inhibitor of the enzyme cyclo-oxygenase, which is involved in the production of prostaglandins.
Pharmacokinetics: After oral administration, aceclofenac is rapidly and completely absorbed as unchanged drug. Peak plasma concentrations are reached approximately 1.25 to 3.00 hours following ingestion. Aceclofenac penetrates into the synovial fluid, where the concentrations reach approximately 57% of those in plasma. The volume of distribution is approximately 25 L.
The mean plasma elimination half-life is around 4 hours. Aceclofenac is highly protein-bound (>99%).
Aceclofenac circulates mainly as unchanged drug. 4'-Hydroxyaceclofenac is the main metabolite detected in plasma. Approximately two-thirds of the administered dose is excreted via the urine, mainly as hydroxymetabolites.
No changes in the pharmacokinetics of aceclofenac have been detected in the elderly.
Toxicology: Preclinical safety data: The results from preclinical studies conducted with aceclofenac are consistent with those expected for NSAIDs. The principal target organ was the gastrointestinal tract. No unexpected findings were recorded.
Aceclofenac was not considered to have any mutagenic activity in three in vitro studies and an in vivo study in the mouse.
Aceclofenac was not found to be carcinogenic in either the mouse or rat.
Animal studies indicate that there was no evidence of teratogenesis in rats although the systemic exposure was low and in rabbits, treatment with aceclofenac (10 mg/kg/day) resulted in a series of morphological changes in some fetuses.