Indomethacin definition

ĭndō-mĕthə-sĭn
A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, and analgesic drug, C19 H16 ClNO4 , used especially in the treatment of some forms of arthritis.
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A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, and analgesic drug, C19 H16 ClNO4 , used especially in the treatment of some forms of arthritis.
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A nonsteroidal, anti-inflammatory drug, C19H16ClNO4, used for reducing fever and relieving pain, esp. in the treatment of arthritis.
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A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, and analgesic drug, C19 H16 ClNO4 , used especially in the treatment of some forms of arthritis.
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(pharmacology) A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug commonly used to reduce fever, pain, stiffness, and swelling, having chemical formula C19H16ClNO4.
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Origin of indomethacin

  • indo(le) meth(yl) ac(etic acid) –in

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • indo(le) meth(yl) ac(etic acid) –in

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Indomethacin Sentence Examples

  • Increased risk of necrotizing enterocolitis in premature infants with patent ductus arteriosus treated with indomethacin.

  • The interaction of chitosan and indomethacin after impregnation was then studied by Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) and Raman spectroscopy, respectively.

  • If there is only one organ affected, steroids may be injected locally, or a drug called indomethacin may be used.

  • Indomethacin is an anti-inflammatory medication that may achieve a similar response with less severe side effects.

  • In some cases, a drug called indomethacin can be given to close the duct.

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