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Pronunciation

SOO-lin-dak

Classifications

Therapeutic Classification: antirheumatics, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents

Indications

BEERS REMS


Action

  • Inhibits prostaglandin synthesis.
Therapeutic effects:
  • Suppression of pain and inflammation.

Pharmacokinetics

Absorption: Well absorbed from the GI tract after oral administration.

Distribution: Unknown. Enters breast milk in small amounts.

Metabolism/Excretion: Converted by the liver to active drug. Minimal amounts excreted unchanged by the kidneys.

Half-Life: 7.8 hr (16.4 hr for active metabolite).

Time/Action Profile

ROUTEONSETPEAKDURATION
PO (analgesic)1–2 daysunknown12 hr
PO (anti-inflammatory)few days–1 wk2 wk or moreunknown



Contraind./Precautions

Contraindicated in:

Use Cautiously in:

Adv. Reactions/Side Effects

Interactions

Drug-drug:

Route/Dosage

Availability

(Generic available)

Assessment

Lab Test Considerations:

Implementation

Patient/Family Teaching

Evaluation/Desired Outcomes

US Brand Names

Clinoril

Pot. Nursing Diagnoses

Code

NDC Code