Term Name: firocoxib
Synonyms: 3-(Cyclopropylmethoxy)-4-(4-methylsulfonylphenyl)-5,5-dimethylfuranone, 3-(cyclopropylmethoxy)-5,5-dimethyl-4-[4-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl]furan-2(5H)-one, Equioxx, firocoxib, firocoxibum
Definition: An enol ether that is the cyclopropylmethyl ether of 3-hydroxy-5,5-dimethyl-4-[4-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl]furan-2-one. A selective cyclooxygenase 2 inhibitor, it is used in veterinary medicine for the control of pain and inflammation associated with osteoarthritis in horses and dogs.
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:76136]  ( EBI )

Relationships
is a type of: butenolide cyclopropanes enol ether sulfone
has_role: antineoplastic agent cyclooxygenase 2 inhibitor non-narcotic analgesic non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug