Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Prepn: M. Nakanishi et al., DE 1812404; eidem, US 3563997 (1969, 1971 both to Yoshitomi). Pharmacological studies: M. Nakanishi et al., J. Pharm. Soc. Jpn. 90, 272-334 (1970), C.A. 73, 54504t-54510s (1970); eidem, Arzneim.-Forsch. 20, 998, 1004 (1970); Yakuri to Chiryo 2, 1028 (1974). Protective effect vs carbon tetrachloride hepatotoxicity: H. Yasuda et al., Toxicol. Appl. Pharmacol. 52, 407 (1980).
Analgesic; antipyretic; anti-inflammatory.