Term Name:	(S)-etodolac
Synonyms:	(+)-[1,8-diethyl-1,3,4,9-tetrahydropyrano[3,4-b]indol-1-yl]acetic acid, (+)-etodolac, (S)-(+)-etodolac, [(1S)-1,8-diethyl-1,3,4,9-tetrahydropyrano[3,4-b]indol-1-yl]acetic acid
Definition:	The S-enantiomer of etodolac. It is a preferential inhibitor of cyclo-oxygenase 2 and a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory, whereas the enantiomer, (R)-etodolac, is inactive. The racemate is commonly used for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis, and for the alleviation of postoperative pain.
Ontology:	ChEBI [CHEBI:60371]  ( EBI )