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Status:
US Approved Rx (2017)
First approved in 1989

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (RACEMIC)


Conditions:

Ketorolac is a pyrrolizine carboxylic acid derivative structurally related to indomethacin. It is an NSAID and is used principally for its analgesic activity and has been shown to decrease opioid requirements in post-operative patients. It does not ...
Status:
US Approved Rx (2020)
First approved in 1988

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ACHIRAL)



Diclofenac is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) of the phenylacetic acid class with anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antipyretic properties. Contrary to the action of many traditional NSAIDs, diclofenac inhibits cyclooxygenase (COX)-2 en...
Status:
US Approved Rx (2017)
First approved in 1982

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ACHIRAL)



Piroxicam is in a class of drugs called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). It was originally brought to market by Pfizer under the tradename Feldene in 1980, became generic in 1992, and is marketed worldwide under many brandnames. Piroxic...
Status:
US Approved Rx (2017)
First approved in 1982

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ACHIRAL)



Diflunisal is a salicylic acid derivative with analgesic and anti-inflammatory activity. It was developed by Merck Sharp & Dohme in 1971 after showing promise in a research project studying more potent chemical analogs of aspirin. Diflunisal is a...
Status:
US Approved Rx (1991)
First approved in 1978

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (RACEMIC)



Sulindac is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agent (NSAIA) of the arylalkanoic acid class that is marketed in the U.S. by Merck as Clinoril. Like other NSAIAs, it may be used in the treatment of acute or chronic inflammatory conditions. Sulindac is a...
Status:
US Approved Rx (1993)
First approved in 1976

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ABSOLUTE)



Naproxen (naproxen sodium, NAPROSYN®) is a propionic acid derivative related to the arylacetic acid group of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). It is an anti-inflammatory agent with analgesic and antipyretic properties. Both the acid and ...
Status:
US Approved Rx (1994)
First approved in 1976

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ACHIRAL)



Tolmetin is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agent. It was marketed as Tolectin in USA. TOLECTIN (tolmetin sodium) is indicated for the relief of signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. TOLECTIN is indicated in the treatment of...
Status:
Investigational

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ACHIRAL)

Status:
Other

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ACHIRAL)

Conditions:

Hexanamide is an amide of caproic acid. The compound is carcinogenic when administered to mice chronically.
Status:
Possibly Marketed Outside US
First approved in 2012

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ABSOLUTE)

Citrulline (name derived from citrullus, the Latin word for watermelon, from which it was first isolated) is an amino acid. It is made from ornithine and carbamoyl phosphate in one of the central reactions in the urea cycle. It is also produced from ...