Tolectin

Active Ingredient(s): Tolmetin
FDA Approved: * March 24, 1976
Pharm Company: * ORTHO MCNEIL PHARM
Category: Anti-Inflammatory

Tolmetin /tlmtn/ is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) of the heterocyclic acetic acid derivative class. It is used primarily to reduce hormones that cause pain, swelling, tenderness, and stiffness in conditions such as osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, including juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. In the United States it is marketed as Tolectin and comes as a tablet or capsule. Contents 1 Clinical trials 2 Mechanism of action 3 Side effects 4 References Clinical trials To... [wikipedia]

* May have multiple approval dates, manufacturers, or labelers.