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Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Drugs

The document discusses several aromatic hydrocarbon drugs including aspirin, acetaminophen, ibuprofen, amphetamine, and sulfanilamide. It provides details on their chemical structures and medical uses such as treating pain, fever, inflammation, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and infections.

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Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Drugs

The document discusses several aromatic hydrocarbon drugs including aspirin, acetaminophen, ibuprofen, amphetamine, and sulfanilamide. It provides details on their chemical structures and medical uses such as treating pain, fever, inflammation, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and infections.

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AROMATIC HYDROCARBONS in Drugs

Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid)


C9H8O4
- is an aromatic compound containing both a carboxylic acid functional group
and an ester functional group. Aspirin is a weak acid that is only slightly
soluble in water. Aspirin can be prepared by reacting salicylic acid and acetic
anhydride in the presence of an acid catalyst.

Acetaminophen
C6H9NO2

- is a pain reliever and a fever reducer. It is used to treat many conditions such
as headache, muscle aches, arthritis, backache, toothaches, colds, and fevers.
Acetaminophen may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication
guide.

Ibuprofen
C13H18O2

- is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by reducing


hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body. It is used to reduce
fever and treat pain or inflammation caused by many conditions such as
headache, toothache, back pain, arthritis, menstrual cramps, or minor injury.
Ibuprofen is used in adults and children who are at least 6 months old.
Amphetamine
C9H13N

- is a central nervous system stimulant that affects chemicals in the brain and
nerves that contribute to hyperactivity and impulse control. It is used to
treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The Evekeo brand of
amphetamine is used to treat ADHD and also narcolepsy. Evekeo is sometimes
used to treat obesity in people who have not lost weight with diets or other
treatments.

Sulfanilamide
C6H8N2O2S
- is a sulfonamide antibacterial. Chemically, it is an organic
compound consisting of an aniline derivatized with a sulfonamide group.
Powdered sulfanilamide was used by the Allies in World War II to reduce
infection rates and contributed to a dramatic reduction in mortality rates
compared to previous wars. Modern antibiotics have supplanted sulfanilamide
on the battlefield; however, sulfanilamide remains in use for treatment of
vaginal yeast infections.

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