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Heterocyclic Compounds > Heterocyclic Compounds, 1-Ring > Pyridines > Etoricoxib
Inorganic Chemicals > Sulfur Compounds > Sulfones > Etoricoxib
Organic Chemicals > Sulfur Compounds > Sulfones > Etoricoxib

Preferred term

Etoricoxib  

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Entry terms

  • Arcoxia
  • L 791456
  • L-791456
  • L791456
  • MK 0663

Scope note

  • 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.

History note

  • 2019 (2001)

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D000077613

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