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sulindac

sulindac (SULINDAC) is a cyclooxygenase inhibitor. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
Patents linked 1
Pipeline programs 0
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Drug details — sulindac
US status
approved
Class
Route
ORAL
Patents
1
Programs
0
Data quality
0.84

Quick answer

sulindac (SULINDAC) is a cyclooxygenase inhibitor. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN sulindac
Brand SULINDAC
Mechanism Cyclooxygenase inhibitor
Target Cyclooxygenase
Route ORAL
Formulation TABLET

Mechanism of action

Cyclooxygenase inhibitor

Primary target: Cyclooxygenase

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

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Related patents

  1. US 6258845

    DFMO and sulindac combination in cancer chemoprevention

    Expires Mon Jul 05 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    expired

Frequently asked questions

What is sulindac?

sulindac (SULINDAC) is a cyclooxygenase inhibitor. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for sulindac?

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

What is the US approval status of sulindac?

sulindac 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.