| Name: |
indometacin |
| Synonyms: |
1-(p-chlorobenzoyl)-5-methoxy-2-methylindole-3-acetic acid,
[1-(4-chlorobenzoyl)-5-methoxy-2-methyl-1H-indol-3-yl]acetic acid,
Aconip,
Indocin,
indometacin,
indometacina,
indometacine,
indometacinum,
Indomethacin,
{1-[(4-chlorophenyl)carbonyl]-5-methoxy-2-methyl-1H-indol-3-yl}acetic acid
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| Definition: |
A member of the class of indole-3-acetic acids that is indole-3-acetic acid in which the indole ring is substituted at positions 1, 2 and 5 by p-chlorobenzoyl, methyl, and methoxy groups, respectively. A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, it is used in the treatment of musculoskeletal and joint disorders including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, bursitis and tendinitis. |
| Ontology: |
ChEBI [CHEBI:49662]
(
EBI
)
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