What is "indomethacin"

indomethacin \in`do*meth"a*cin\, n. (Chem., Med.) A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory, antipyretic and analgesic substance ( C19H16ClNO4) prepared synthetically and used for the treatment of pain and arthritis. It blocks prostaglandin biosynthesis. Chemically, it is 1-(4-chlorobenzoyl)-5-methoxy-2-methyl-1H-indole-3-acetic acid.

alt. (context pharmaceutical drug English) A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug commonly used to reduce fever, pain, stiffness, and swelling, having chemical formula C₁₉H₁₆ClNO₄. n. (context pharmaceutical drug English) A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug commonly used to reduce fever, pain, stiffness, and swelling, having chemical formula C₁₉H₁₆ClNO₄.

n. a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (trade name Indocin) [syn: Indocin]