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MeSH Heading: Indomethacin
Tree Number(s): D03.633.100.473.420
Unique ID: D007213
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D007213
Scope Note: A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent (NSAID) that inhibits CYCLOOXYGENASE, which is necessary for the formation of PROSTAGLANDINS and other AUTACOIDS. It also inhibits the motility of POLYMORPHONUCLEAR LEUKOCYTES.
Entry Term(s): Amuno; Indocid; Indocin; Indomet 140; Indometacin; Indomethacin Hydrochloride; Metindol; Osmosin
Pharm Action: Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal
Cardiovascular Agents
Gout Suppressants
Tocolytic Agents
Cyclooxygenase Inhibitors
Related Numbers: 104614-77-9; 113560-66-0; 125770-88-9; 28811-31-6; 28811-32-7; 53-86-1; 58201-41-5; 62509-41-5; 70938-94-2; 74252-25-8; 7681-54-1; 86947-68-4; 88170-06-3
CAS Type 1 Name: 1H-Indole-3-acetic acid, 1-(4-chlorobenzoyl)-5-methoxy-2-methyl-
NLM Classification #: QV 95
Public MeSH Note: 1966
History Note: 1966 (1964)
Date Established: 1966/01/01
Date of Entry: 1999/01/01
Revision Date: 2018/04/10

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