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Drug profile · INN

nabumetone

nabumetone (NABUMETONE) is a cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitor. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
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Drug details — nabumetone
US status
approved
Class
Route
ORAL
Patents
0
Programs
0
Data quality
0.84

Quick answer

nabumetone (NABUMETONE) is a cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitor. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN nabumetone
Brand NABUMETONE
Mechanism Cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitor
Target Prostaglandin G/H synthase 2
Route ORAL
Formulation TABLET

Mechanism of action

Cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitor

Primary target: Prostaglandin G/H synthase 2

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

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Frequently asked questions

What is nabumetone?

nabumetone (NABUMETONE) is a cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitor. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for nabumetone?

NABUMETONE is a marketed brand name for nabumetone. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of nabumetone?

nabumetone has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.