About The Medical Condition Clinoril

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Clinoril

Clinoril Medical Condition Defined & Explained
Clinoril Medical Condition

What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Clinoril?

A sulfinylindene derivative prodrug whose sulfinyl moiety is converted in vivo to an active NSAID analgesic. Specifically, the prodrug is converted by liver enzymes to a sulfide which is excreted in the bile and then reabsorbed from the intestine. This helps to maintain constant blood levels with reduced gastrointestinal side effects.

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