Proglumetacin
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Other names | 3-[4-[2-[2-[1-(4-chlorobenzoyl)-5-methoxy-2-methylindol-3-yl]acetyl]oxyethyl]piperazin-1-yl]propyl 4-(benzoylamino)-5-(dipropylamino)-5-oxopentanoate |
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Metabolism | Hepatic. Undergoes enterohepatic recirculation |
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Proglumetacin (usually as the
maleate salt, trade names Afloxan, Protaxon and Proxil) is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It is metabolized in the body to indometacin and proglumide,[1] a drug with antisecretory
effects that helps prevent injury to the stomach lining.
References
- PMID 3663267.