Tolmetin
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Tolmetin Definition
A synthetic non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent with pyrrole structure, analgesic and antipyretic Tolmetin has a mode of action similar to indomethacin, but is less potent. Used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, it inhibits prostaglandin synthase and decreases production of inflammatory prostaglandin E. (NCI04)
Tolmetin Synonyms
Tolmetin, TOLMETIN
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