Term Name: | naproxcinod |
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Synonyms: | (S)-2-(6-Methoxy-2-naphthyl)propanoic acid 4-nitrooxybutyl ester, 4-(nitrooxy)butyl (2S)-2-(6-methoxy-2-naphthyl)propanoate, AZD 3582, AZD3582, HCT 3012, naproxcinod, naproxcinodum, Naproxen-N-butyl nitrate, Nitronaproxen |
Definition: | A carboxylic ester obtained by formal condensation of the carboxy group of naproxen with the hydroxy group of 4-(nitrooxy)butanol. A cyclooxygenase-inhibiting nitric oxide donator that is metabolised to naproxen and a nitric oxide donating moiety, effective in treatment of osteoarthritis. |
Ontology: | ChEBI [CHEBI:76254] ( EBI ) |