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Status:
US Approved Rx (2023)
First approved in 1998

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (RACEMIC)



Thalidomide is an immunomodulatory agent with a spectrum of activity that is not fully characterized. Thalidomide is racemic — it contains both left and right-handed isomers in equal amounts: one enantiomer is effective against morning sickness, and ...
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 (1990)
First approved in 1987

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ACHIRAL)



Olsalazine is an anti-inflammatory drug used in the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease such as ulcerative colitis. Orally administered olsalazine is converted to mesalamine which is thought to be the therapeutically active agent in the treatment...
Status:
US Approved Rx (1995)
First approved in 1986

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (RACEMIC)



Flurbiprofen, a propionic acid derivative, is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug that exhibits antiinflammatory, analgesic, and antipyretic activities in animal models. Flurbiprofen Tablets are indicated for relief of the signs and symptoms of rh...
Status:
US Approved Rx (1986)
First approved in 1980

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ACHIRAL)



Meclofenamic acid, used as Meclofenamate sodium, is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent with antipyretic and antigranulation activities. Meclofenamate sodium capsules are indicated for the relief of mild to moderate pain, for the treatment of pri...
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 (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:
US Approved Rx (2020)
First approved in 1974

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (RACEMIC)



Ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agent (NSAIA) or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), with analgesic and antipyretic properties. Ibuprofen has pharmacologic actions similar to those of other prototypical NSAIAs, which are though...
Status:
US Approved Rx (2018)
First approved in 1950

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ACHIRAL)



Acetaminophen, also known as paracetamol, is commonly used for its analgesic and antipyretic effects. Its therapeutic effects are similar to salicylates, but it lacks anti-inflammatory, antiplatelet, and gastric ulcerative effects. Acetaminophen (USA...
Status:
Investigational

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (RACEMIC)


An oxazole compound, tioxaprofen, exerted a strong anti-mycotic activity against Trichophyton mentagrophytes and T. rubrum, which were major dermatophytes from patients. It was found that tioxaprofen was a potent uncoupling agent of mitochondrial res...