Sulindac (Noun)
Meaning
A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (trade name Clinoril).
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- Sulindac is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug used to treat pain, inflammation, and stiffness caused by conditions such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis.
- The doctor prescribed sulindac to reduce the patient's inflammation and relieve her arthritis symptoms.
- Sulindac works by inhibiting the production of prostaglandins, which are hormone-like substances that cause pain and inflammation in the body.
- The patient was advised to take sulindac with food to minimize stomach upset and other gastrointestinal side effects.
- Sulindac is available in tablet form and is usually taken twice a day, with or without food, as directed by a doctor.