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Etoricoxib (International)

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Scheme

Rec.INN

ATC (Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification)

M01AH05

CAS registry number (Chemical Abstracts Service)

0202409-33-4

Chemical Formula

C18-H15-Cl-N2-O2-S

Molecular Weight

359

Therapeutic Categories

Analgesic, antipyretic and anti-inflammatory agent

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, NSAID

Cyclo-oxygenase 2 (COX-2) inhibitor

Chemical Names

5-Chlor-6'metyl-3-[4-(metylsulfonyl)phenyl]2,3'-bipyridin (IUPAC)

5-chloro-6'-metyl-3-[p-(metylsulfonyl)phenyl]-2,3'-bipyridine (WHO)

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Generic Names

Brand Names

Glossary

TermDefinition
BANBritish Approved Name
IUPACInternational Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry
ISInofficial Synonym
OSOfficial Synonym
Rec.INNRecommended International Nonproprietary Name (World Health Organization)
USANUnited States Adopted Name
WHOWorld Health Organization

Further information on drug naming conventions: International Nonproprietary Names.

Further information

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