Found 2 items, similar to indomethacin.
English → English (WordNet)
Definition: indomethacin
indomethacin
n : a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (trade name Indocin)
[syn:
Indocin]
English → English (gcide)
Definition: indomethacin
indomethacin
\in`do*meth"a*cin\, n. (Chem., Med.)
A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory, antipyretic and analgesic
substance (
C19H16ClNO4) prepared synthetically and used for
the treatment of pain and arthritis. It blocks prostaglandin
biosynthesis. Chemically, it is
1-(4-chlorobenzoyl)-5-methoxy-2-methyl-1H-indole-3-acetic
acid.
[PJC]