OBO ID: CHEBI:60371
Term Name: (S)-etodolac Search Ontology:
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.
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Ontology: ChEBI  ( EBI )
PHENOTYPE No data available