NCIt definition : The sodium salt form of diclofenac, a benzene acetic acid derivate and nonsteroidal
anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) with analgesic, antipyretic and anti-inflammatory activity.
Diclofenac sodium is a non-selective reversible and competitive inhibitor of cyclooxygenase
(COX), subsequently blocking the conversion of arachidonic acid into prostaglandin
precursors. This leads to an inhibition of the formation of prostaglandins that are
involved in pain, inflammation and fever.;
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: A drug that is used to treat the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis and is
being studied in the prevention and treatment of some types of skin cancer. It blocks
substances that cause inflammation and pain. It may also prevent the growth of new
blood vessels that tumors need to grow. It is a type of cyclooxygenase inhibitor,
a type of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), and a type of antiangiogenesis
agent.;
UNII : QTG126297Q;
InChIKey : KPHWPUGNDIVLNH-UHFFFAOYSA-M;
CAS number : 15307-79-6;
Drug name : Voltaren;
Molecule name : GP 45840;
Chemical formula : C14H10Cl2NO2.Na;
ChEBI ID : CHEBI:4509;
Codes from synonyms : CDR0000617661; CDR0000617660; 09109;