c19h16clno4

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c19h16clno4 - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  indomethacin \in`do*meth"a*cin\, n. (Chem., Med.)
     A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory, antipyretic and analgesic
     substance (C19H16ClNO4) prepared synthetically and used for
     the treatment of pain and arthritis. It blocks prostaglandin
     biosynthesis. Chemically, it is
     1-(4-chlorobenzoyl)-5-methoxy-2-methyl-1H-indole-3-acetic
     acid.
     [PJC]