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indomethacin and Erysipelas

indomethacin has been researched along with Erysipelas in 1 studies

Indomethacin: A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent (NSAID) that inhibits CYCLOOXYGENASE, which is necessary for the formation of PROSTAGLANDINS and other AUTACOIDS. It also inhibits the motility of POLYMORPHONUCLEAR LEUKOCYTES.
indometacin : A member of the class of indole-3-acetic acids that is indole-3-acetic acid in which the indole ring is substituted at positions 1, 2 and 5 by p-chlorobenzoyl, methyl, and methoxy groups, respectively. A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, it is used in the treatment of musculoskeletal and joint disorders including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, bursitis and tendinitis.

Erysipelas: An acute infection of the skin caused by species of STREPTOCOCCUS. This disease most frequently affects infants, young children, and the elderly. Characteristics include pink-to-red lesions that spread rapidly and are warm to the touch. The commonest site of involvement is the face.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Relapsing polychondritis was diagnosed and treatment with prednisone was successful."2.39Relapsing polychondritis: case report and review of the literature. ( Baldwin, H; Khan, AJ; Lynfield, Y, 1994)

Research

Studies (1)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's1 (100.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Khan, AJ1
Lynfield, Y1
Baldwin, H1

Reviews

1 review available for indomethacin and Erysipelas

ArticleYear
Relapsing polychondritis: case report and review of the literature.
    Cutis, 1994, Volume: 54, Issue:2

    Topics: Aged; Blood Sedimentation; Diagnosis, Differential; Erysipelas; Humans; Indomethacin; Male; Polychon

1994