Indomethacin

**Definition:** A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent (NSAID) that inhibits CYCLOOXYGENASE, which is necessary for the formation of PROSTAGLANDINS and other AUTACOIDS. It also inhibits the motility of POLYMORPHONUCLEAR LEUKOCYTES.

**Tree numbers:** - D03.633.100.473.420

**Synonyms:** - Indometacin