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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)



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 (2023)
First approved in 1979

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ABSOLUTE)



Carboprost is an analogue of naturally occurring prostaglandin F2alpha. Administered intramuscularly carboprost stimulates in the gravid uterus myometrial contractions similar to labor contractions at the end of a full term pregnancy. It is indicated...
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 (1997)
First approved in 1971

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ACHIRAL)



Alitretinoin, or 9-cis-retinoic acid, is a form of vitamin A. It is also used in medicine as an antineoplastic (anti-cancer) agent developed by Ligand Pharmaceuticals. Alitretinoin (9-cis-retinoic acid) is a naturally-occurring endogenous retinoid in...
Status:
US Approved Rx (2023)
First approved in 1951

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ACHIRAL)



Probenecid is the prototypical uricosuric agent. It inhibits the renal excretion of organic anions and reduces tubular reabsorption of urate. Probenecid has also been used to treat patients with renal impairment, and, because it reduces the renal tub...
Status:
Investigational

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ABSOLUTE)



R-etodolac (SDX-101) is the non-cyclooxygenase 2-inhibiting R-enantiomer of the non-steroid anti-inflammatory drug etodolac (1,8-diethyl-1,3,4,9-tetrahydropyrano[3,4-b]indole-1-acetic acid). The absolute configuration of the enantiomer is R-(-)-etodo...
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 ...