Term Name: | (S)-etodolac |
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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 ) |