| Synonyms: |
acemetacin,
acemetacina,
acemetacine,
acemetacinum,
Acemix,
Emflex,
indometacin carboxymethyl ester,
indometacin glycolic ester,
indomethacin carboxymethyl ester,
indomethacin glycolic ester,
K 708,
K-708,
Rantudil,
Solart,
TV-1322,
TVX 3322,
{2-[1-(4-chlorobenzoyl)-5-methoxy-2-methyl-1H-indol-3-yl]acetoxy}acetic acid
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| Definition: |
A carboxylic ester that is the carboxymethyl ester of indometacin. A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, it is used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and low back pain, as well as for postoperative pain and inflammation. Its activity is due to both acemetacin and its major metabolite, indometacin. |