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Indomethacin MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Indomethacin
Tree Number(s)
D03.633.100.473.420
Unique ID
D007213
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D007213
Scope Note
A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent (NSAID) that inhibits CYCLOOXYGENASE, which is necessary for the formation of PROSTAGLANDINS and other AUTACOIDS. It also inhibits the motility of POLYMORPHONUCLEAR LEUKOCYTES.
Entry Term(s)
Amuno
Indocid
Indocin
Indomet 140
Indometacin
Indomethacin Hydrochloride
Metindol
Osmosin
Pharm Action
Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal
Cardiovascular Agents
Gout Suppressants
Tocolytic Agents
Cyclooxygenase Inhibitors
Registry Numbers
XXE1CET956
0
58201-41-5
Related Numbers
104614-77-9
113560-66-0
125770-88-9
28811-31-6
28811-32-7
53-86-1
58201-41-5
62509-41-5
70938-94-2
74252-25-8
7681-54-1
86947-68-4
88170-06-3
CAS Type 1 Name
1H-Indole-3-acetic acid, 1-(4-chlorobenzoyl)-5-methoxy-2-methyl-
NLM Classification #
QV 95
Public MeSH Note
1966
History Note
1966 (1964)
Date Established
1966/01/01
Date of Entry
1999/01/01
Revision Date
2018/04/10
Indomethacin Preferred
Osmosin Narrower
Indocid Narrower
Indomethacin Hydrochloride Narrower
Amuno Narrower
Indocin Narrower
Metindol Narrower
Indomet 140 Narrower
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