Drug Summary

  Drug name:  nabumetone
  Chemical name:  Nabumetone
  Formula:  C₁₅H₁₆O₂
  Weight:   228.2863
  CAS no:  42924-53-8
  DrugBank link:  DB00461
  Description:  Nabumetone is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) of the arylalkanoic acid family (which includes diclofenac). Marketed under the brand name Relafen, it has been shown to have a slightly lower risk of gastrointestinal side effects than most other non-selective NSAIDs.
  Indication:  For acute and chronic treatment of signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.