diflunisal
diflunisal (dy-floo-ni-săl) n. an anti-inflammatory drug (see NSAID) derived from salicylic acid and used to relieve the symptoms of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, dysmenorrhoea, and other painful conditions. It is administered by mouth. Trade name: Dolobid.
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