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indometacin

Term ID
CHEBI:49662
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
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.
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Phenotype
Phenotype resulting from indometacin
Phenotype where environments contain indometacin
Phenotype modified by environments containing indometacin
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