| etodolac | <chemical> 1,8-diethyl-1,3,4,9-tetrahydropyrano(3,4-b)indole-1-acetic acid. A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent with potent analgesic and antiarthritic properties. It has been shown to be effective in the treatment of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and in the alleviation of postoperative pain. Pharmacological action: non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents, cyclooxygenase inhibitors. Chemical name: Pyrano(3,4-b)indole-1-acetic acid, 1,8-diethyl-1,3,4,9-tetrahydro- (12 Dec 1998) |
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| etofamide | An intraluminal amoebicide similar to teclozan and diloxanide. (05 Mar 2000) |
| etomidate | <chemical> 1-(alpha-methylbenzyl)imidazol-5-carboxylic acid ethyl ester. Imidazole derivative anaesthetic and hypnotic with little effect on blood gases, ventilation, or the cardiovascular system. It has been proposed as an induction anaesthetic. Pharmacological action: anaesthetics, intravenous, sedatives, nonbarbiturate. Chemical name: 1H-Imidazole-5-carboxylic acid, 1-(1-phenylethyl)-, ethyl ester, (R)- (12 Dec 1998) |
| etoolin | <botany> A yellowish colouring matter found in plants grown in darkness, which is supposed to be an antecedent condition of chlorophyll. See: Etiolate. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| etoposide | <drug, oncology> Etoposide is a semisynthetic derivative of podophyllotoxin used in the treatment of certain neoplastic diseases. It may be administered either intravenously or orally. Side effects: Low blood counts and chance of allergic reactions. (16 Dec 1997) |
| etorphine | <chemical> 6,7,8,14-tetrahydro-7-alpha-(1-hydroxy-1-methylbutyl)-6,14-endo-ethenooripavine. A narcotic analgesic morphinan used as a sedative in veterinary practice. Pharmacological action: analgesics, opioid, hypnotics and sedatives, narcotics. Chemical name: 6,14-Ethenomorphinan-7-methanol, 4,5-epoxy-3-hydroxy-6-methoxy-alpha,17-dimethyl-alpha-propyl-, (5alpha,7alpha(R))- (12 Dec 1998) |
| etozolin | 3-Methyl-4-oxo-5-piperidino-d2,alpha-thiazolidineacetic acid ethyl ester;a diuretic. (05 Mar 2000) |