Tolmetin
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Tolmetin (/ˈtɒlmətɪn/) is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) of the heterocyclic acetic acid derivative class.
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Trade names | Tolectin |
AHFS/Drugs.com | Monograph |
MedlinePlus | a681033 |
Routes of administration | By mouth |
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Elimination half-life | 1-2 hours, next phase up to 5 hours |
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.043.164 |
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Formula | C15H15NO3 |
Molar mass | 257.289 g·mol−1 |
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Tolmetin was originally approved by the US FDA in 1976. It is available internationally.[1]
It is used primarily to reduce hormones that cause pain, swelling, tenderness, and stiffness in conditions such as osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, including juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. In the United States it was marketed as Tolectin and comes as a tablet or capsule.