Tolmetin
Tolmetin
Definition
An arylalkanoic acid and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) with analgesic, anti-inflammatory and antipyretic activities. Although the exact mechanism through which tolmetin exerts its effects has yet to be fully elucidated, this agent appears to inhibit the enzyme prostaglandin synthase. This prevents the formation of prostaglandins from prostaglandin precursors, including the synthesis of the inflammatory prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) from the precursor prostaglandin H2 (PGH2). This prevents prostaglandin-mediated effects, including pain, inflammation and fever.
Also known as TOLMETIN — per NCIT
Also identified as
- ATC M01AB03 per RXNORM
- ATC M02AA21 per RXNORM
- NCIT NCIT:C29503 per NCIT
- SCTID 372748008 per RXNORM
- SCTID 45680002 per RXNORM
- UNII D8K2JPN18B per RXNORM
Indications
| Disease | Relation | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Juvenile idiopathic arthritis | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Osteoarthritis | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
Organ Effects
| Organ | Side effect / interaction | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Bone element | may treat a disease of this organ | DERIVED · CC BY 4.0 |
| Musculoskeletal system | may treat a disease of this organ | DERIVED · CC BY 4.0 |
| Skeletal joint | may treat a disease of this organ | DERIVED · CC BY 4.0 |
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