Nabumetone was originally developed as a non-acidic non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).[label] It was thought to avoid trapping of the drug in the stomach by making it unable to dissociate into ions which was believed to reduce GI toxicity by limiting local action.[A179077] While slightly reduced, possibly due to a degree of cyclooxygenase-2 selectivity (COX-2), nabumetone still produces significant adverse effects in the GI tract.[label,A178903] The molecule itself is a pro-drug with its 6-methoxy-2-naphthylacetic acid (6-MNA) metabolite acting as a potent COX inhibitor similar in structure to [naproxen]. Nabumetone was developed by Smithkline Beecham under the trade name Relafen and first received FDA approval in December, 1991.[L6568]
Synonyms
Nabumetona
Nabumetonum
Nabumetone
4-(6-Methoxy-2-naphthyl)-2-butanone
4-(6-Methoxy-2-naphthalenyl)-2-butanone
Nabumétone
Nabumeton
Brand Names
Relafen Tablets 750mg
Nabumetone 750 mg
Nabumetone
Nabumetone-500
NuDroxiPAK N-500
Mylan-nabumetone
Relafen
Relafen Tablets 500mg
PMS-nabumetone
Sandoz Nabumetone
Nabumetone 500 mg
Teva-nabumetone
Relafen DS
Nabumetone 1000 mg
Indication
**Indicated** for:[label] 1) Symptomatic relief in rheumatoid arthritis. 2) Symptomatic relief in osteoarthritis.
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