Sulindac
- Generic Name
- Sulindac
- Brand Names
- -
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- C20H17FO3S
- CAS Number
- 38194-50-2
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- 184SNS8VUH
- Background
Sulindac is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) of the arylalkanoic acid class that is marketed by Merck under the brand name Clinoril. Like other NSAIDs, it may be used in the treatment of acute or chronic inflammatory conditions. Sulindac is a prodrug, derived from sulfinylindene, that is converted in vivo to an active sulfide compound by liver e...
- Indication
For acute or long-term use in the relief of signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, acute painful shoulder (acute subacromial bursitis/supraspinatus tendinitis), and acute gouty arthritis.
- Associated Conditions
- Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS), Colorectal Adenomas, Gout, Osteoarthritis (OA), Rheumatoid Arthritis, Tendonitis exacerbated, Acute Subacromial bursitis, Acute supraspinatus tendinitis
- Associated Therapies
- -
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