Synonyms: BRL-14777 | Relafen®
nabumetone is an approved drug (FDA (1991))
Compound class:
Synthetic organic
Comment: Nabumetone is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Nabumetone is a prodrug metabilosed to the active component, 6-methoxy-2-naphthylacetic acid (6MNA; CHEMBL1105)
View more information in the IUPHAR Pharmacology Education Project: nabumetone |
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Summary of Clinical Use |
Used to treat pain and inflammation associated with osteo- and rheumatoid arthritis. |
Mechanism Of Action and Pharmacodynamic Effects |
As with other NSAIDs, this drug reduces prostaglandin synthesis by reducing cyclooxegenase (COX) activity. |
External links |
For extended ADME data see the following: Electronic Medicines Compendium (eMC) Drugs.com |