SULINDAC
\sˈuːlɪndˌak], \sˈuːlɪndˌak], \s_ˈuː_l_ɪ_n_d_ˌa_k]\
Definitions of SULINDAC
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By Princeton University
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A sulfinylindene derivative prodrug whose sulfinyl moiety is converted in vivo to an active NSAID analgesic. Specifically, the prodrug is converted by liver enzymes to a sulfide which is excreted in the bile and then reabsorbed from the intestine. This helps to maintain constant blood levels with reduced gastrointestinal side effects.
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