Organic Chemical

Etoricoxib

AMW:CHEM:022008

A sulfone and pyridine derivative that acts as a cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitor. It is used as a NSAID for the treatment of pain associated with RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS and ANKYLOSING SPONDYLITIS. It is also used for the short-term treatment of moderate postoperative dental pain.

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Etoricoxib has parent Pyridines

Etoricoxib has parent Sulfones

Etoricoxib member of drug class Selective COX-2 Inhibitors

Etoricoxib member of drug class Selective COX2 Inhibitors

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PrefixChemical substances · AMW:CHEM:

Class02 · Organic Chemicals

Domains

Biochemistry · base Pharmacology · base

Semantic roles

Biochemistry / Concept Pharmacology / Drug

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