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lumiracoxib
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Diclofenac
Definition
: A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent (NSAID) with antipyretic and analgesic actions. It is primarily available as the sodium salt.
Other names
Diclophenac; SR 38; GP45,840; GP 45,840; Diclofenac, Sodium; Voltarol; Voltaren; Sodium Diclofenac; SR-
38; Ortofen; Orthophen; Orthofen; Novapirina; GP-
45,840; Feloran; Dicrofenac; Diclonate P; Diclofenac Sodium; Diclofenac Potassium; Dichlofenal
Drugs:
PENNSAID
VOLTAREN
;
CATAFLAM
;
SOLARAZE
;
DICLOFENAC POTASSIUM
;
CAMBIA
;
VOLTAREN-XR
;
DICLOFENAC SODIUM
;
ZIPSOR
;
Substance
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lumiracoxib [ COX 189,COX-189,Novartis brand of lumiracoxib,prexige ]
a COX-2 inhibitor
0 2-
(2-
((2-
chloro-
6-
fluoro-
phenyl)amino)-
5-
methyl-
phenyl)acetic acid
Diclofenac/*analogs & derivatives
Pharma Action
Cyclooxygenase 2 Inhibitors
Drugs 2003;63(1):33-45