Acemetacin
NSAID analgesic medication / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Acemetacin is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used for the treatment of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, lower back pain, and relieving post-operative pain. It is manufactured by Merck KGaA under the tradename Emflex. It is no longer available in the UK (since 2018),[1] however is available in other countries as a prescription-only drug.[2]
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Trade names | Emflex, many others |
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Routes of administration | Oral |
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Bioavailability | ~100% |
Protein binding | 80–90% |
Metabolism | Hydrolysis, glucuronidation |
Elimination half-life | 4.5±2.8 (up to 16) hrs |
Excretion | 40% renal, 50% biliary |
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.053.077 |
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Formula | C21H18ClNO6 |
Molar mass | 415.83 g·mol−1 |
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Melting point | 150 to 153 °C (302 to 307 °F) |
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