sulindac
7.2
Medicine that reduces pain and swelling in conditions like arthritis
- noun
- /sʌˈlɪndæk/
- Specialized
:
sulindaco
- After using sulindac for several weeks, he noticed a significant decrease in joint swelling.
Examples
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Doctors often prescribe sulindac to help manage arthritis pain and inflammation.
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Patients with chronic pain often find relief by taking sulindac as part of their treatment plan.
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The NSAIDs most frequently associated with this disorder are ibuprofen, (n3-n5) sulindac, (n6) naproxen (n7), and tolmetin (n8).
Academic text (1998)
Synonyms
3
3.4
Medicine that reduces swelling and pain
is a specific prescription nonsteroidal medicine for arthritis pain rather than the general class
Surface Forms
Etymology
Sulindac likely comes from the chemical part sul-, which refers to 'sulfur', plus a short ending that shows its chemical family. So sulindac is a name that points to the drug's chemical make-up and is used for a medicine that reduces pain and inflammation.