Term Name: lumiracoxib
Synonyms: 2-((2-chloro-6-fluorophenyl)amino)-5-methylbenzeneacetic acid, COX 189, COX-189, COX189, lumiracoxib, lumiracoxibum, Prexige, {2-[(2-chloro-6-fluorophenyl)amino]-5-methylphenyl}acetic acid
Definition: An amino acid that is phenylacetic acid which is substituted at position 2 by the nitrogen of 2-chloro-6-fluoroaniline and at position 5 by a methyl group. A highly selective cyclooxygenase 2 inhibitor, it was briefly used for the treatment of osteoarthritis, but was withdrawn due to concersns of hepatotoxicity.
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:73044]  ( EBI )

Relationships
is a type of: amino acid monocarboxylic acid organochlorine compound organofluorine compound secondary amino compound
has_role: cyclooxygenase 2 inhibitor non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug