diclofenac

English

Molecular structure of diclofenac

Etymology

From the systematic name 2-(2-(2,6-dichlorophenylamino)phenyl)acetic acid

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /daɪˈkloʊ.fəˌnæk/
• Rhymes: -æk

Noun

diclofenac (uncountable)

1. A painkiller having the chemical formula C₁₄H₁₁Cl₂NO₂
   • 2007 April 11, Reuters, “Merck Reports Risk of Its New Pain Pill”, in New York Times‎^[1]:

     A study by Merck of its pain reliever Arcoxia showed similar risks of heart attacks and other cardiovascular problems compared with another painkiller, diclofenac, federal reviewers said in an analysis made public Tuesday.

See also

• diclofenac on Wikipedia.Wikipedia