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Brand names,
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Analogs
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Brand Names Mixture
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Chemical_Formula
C20H17FO3S
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RX_link
http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic3/sulindac.htm
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fda sheet
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msds (material safety sheet)
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Synthesis Reference
No information avaliable
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Molecular Weight
356.412 g/mol
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Melting Point
183 oC
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H2O Solubility
Pactically insoluble in water below pH 4.5, but very soluble as the sodium salt or in buffers of pH 6 or higher (3000 mg/L).
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State
Solid
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LogP
2.693
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Dosage Forms
150 and 200 mg tablets for oral administration
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Indication
For acute or long-term use in the relief of signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis. ankylosing spondylitis, acute painful shoulder (acute subacromial bursitis/supraspinatus tendinitis), and acute gouty arthritis.
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Pharmacology
Sulindac is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory indene derivative, also possessing analgesic and antipyretic activities.
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Absorption
Approximately 90% absorbed in man following oral administration.
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side effects and Toxicity
Acute oral toxicity (LD50) in rats is 264 mg/kg. Cases of overdosage have been reported and rarely, deaths have occurred. The following signs and symptoms may be observed following overdosage: stupor, coma, diminished urine output and hypotension.
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Patient Information
No information avaliable
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Organisms Affected
Humans and other mammals