Cancer Terms

Etodolac

Cancer Terms -> Drugs and Chemicals -> Pharmacologic Substance -> Agent Affecting Nervous System -> Analgesic Agent -> Nonnarcotic Analgesic -> Analgesic and Antipyretic -> Nonsteroidal Antiinflammatory Drug -> Etodolac

Etodolac Definition

A pyranocarboxylic acid and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) with antipyretic and analgesic activities. Etodolac inhibits the activity of cyclooxygenase I and II, thereby preventing the formation of prostaglandin which is involved in the induction of pain, fever, and inflammation. It also inhibits platelet aggregation by blocking platelet cyclooxygenase and the subsequent formation of thromboxane A2.

Etodolac Synonyms

Etodolac, 1,3,4,9-Tetrahydro-1,8-diethylpyrano(3,4-b)indole-1-acetic Acid, ETODOLAC, Etodolic Acid, Lodine, Ultradol

Terms in Etodolac category



Copyright © Cancer Terms 2014 All rights reserved. | Terms of Use | Low Carb Foods

No reproduction or republication permitted.