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Status:
US Approved Rx (2009)
First approved in 1995

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ACHIRAL)



Capsaicin is a topical analgesic that is FDA approved for the treatment of neuropathic pain associated with postherpetic neuralgia. Capsaicin is most often used as a topical analgesic and exists in many formulations of cream, liquid, and patch prepar...
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 (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 (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 (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 (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:
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 (1978)
First approved in 1972

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ACHIRAL)


Dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) is a clear odorless liquid, inexpensively produced as a by-product of the paper industry. It is widely available in the USA as a solvent but its medical use is currently restricted by the FDA to the palliative treatment of i...
Status:
US Approved Rx (2010)
First approved in 1965

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ACHIRAL)



Indometacin (INN and BAN) or indomethacin (AAN, USAN, and former BAN) is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) commonly used as a prescription medication to reduce fever, pain, stiffness, and swelling from inflammation. Indomethacin has analg...