OBO ID: CHEBI:7443 |
Term Name: | nabumetone | Search Ontology: | |
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Definition: | A methyl ketone that is 2-butanone in which one of the methyl hydrogens at position 4 is replaced by a 6-methoxy-2-naphthyl group. A prodrug that is converted to the active metabolite, 6-methoxy-2-naphthylacetic acid, following oral administration. It is shown to have a slightly lower risk of gastrointestinal side effects than most other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. | ||
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Ontology: | ChEBI ( EBI ) |
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