Substrate for CYP 2C9. No clinical data pointing to CYP-inducing effects. Did not induce ALAS1 in rat.
Chemical description
Tabl 1200-2400 mg/d. Analgetic and antiflogistic propionic acid derivative, effective through its cyclooxygenase inhibiting effect. Hydroxylated by CYP2C9 (major enzyme) and 2C8. Inhibitor of CYP 2C9. Excreted as two metabolites. No data pointing to CYP-induction. South African list: use.
French list: avoid.
C.Andersson; patient reports: tolerated (n=4).
IPNet drug reports
Uneventful use reported in 199 patients with acute porphyria.
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