Flumizole is an antiinflammatory agent. More specifically, it is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that acts via inhibition of the enzyme cyclooxygenase (COX).[1]
References
- ^ Wiseman EH, McIlhenny HM, Bettis JW (September 1975). "Flumizole, a new nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agent". Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences. 64 (9): 1469–75. doi:10.1002/jps.2600640909. PMID 810570.
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| salicylates | |
| acetic acid derivatives and related substances | |
| oxicams | |
| propionic acid derivatives (profens) |
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| n-arylanthranilic acids (fenamates) | |
| COX-2 inhibitors (coxibs) | |
| other | |
| NSAID combinations | |
Key: underline indicates initially developed first-in-class compound of specific group; #WHO-Essential Medicines; †withdrawn drugs; ‡veterinary use. | |
