tolectin 600
Tolectin 600 (Tolmetin Sodium) is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug used to treat Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis.
Tolmetin Sodium · by Ortho Mcneil Janssen
Key facts
- Active ingredient
- Tolmetin Sodium
- Drug class
- Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug
- Form
- Tablet
- Strength
- Tolmetin Sodium EQ 600MG Base
- Type
- Prescription (Rx)
- Brand or generic
- Brand-name
- May treat
- juvenile arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis
- Manufacturer
- Ortho Mcneil Janssen
- Half-life
- about 5 hours (how long it stays in your system)
- FDA application
- NDA017628
- Availability
- Discontinued (per FDA)
How long does Tolmetin Sodium stay in your body?
The elimination half-life of tolmetin sodium is about 5 hours — the time it takes the body to clear about half of it. As a rule of thumb, a medicine is mostly gone after roughly 4 to 5 half-lives, though this varies from person to person with age and kidney or liver function. Tolmetin shows biphasic plasma elimination: a rapid (distribution) phase with a half-life of 1 to 2 hours, followed by the terminal elimination phase with a half-life of about 5 hours — the 5-hour figure is the one to use. The drug's metabolite is inactive (an oxidative metabolite excreted along with tolmetin conjugates, essentially all recovered in urine within 24 hours), so there is no long-lasting active metabolite to account for. This label section does not state how the half-life changes with older age, kidney impairment, or liver impairment.
This is general information, not medical advice. It doesn’t tell you when a drug test would read negative (tests detect substances for different, often longer, windows) or when it’s safe to take another dose — ask your pharmacist or prescriber. Source: Tolmetin Sodium (DailyMed FDA label) — Clinical Pharmacology.
Drug class
How this class works, per Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf.
May treat (source: NIH RxClass)
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Dosage forms
Tablet
The forms currently marketed in the U.S., per the FDA National Drug Code Directory.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Tolectin 600 treat?
- Tolectin 600 (Tolmetin Sodium) may be used to treat juvenile arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, based on NIH RxClass drug-classification data (conditions a drug may treat — not a verbatim copy of the FDA-approved label). This is general reference, not medical advice.
- How does Tolectin 600 work?
- Tolectin 600 is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug. NSAIDs block cyclooxygenase (COX) enzymes that your body uses to make prostaglandins, the chemicals behind pain, swelling, and fever. Lowering prostaglandins eases pain and inflammation and brings down a high temperature.
- Is there a coupon or discount for Tolectin 600?
- pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Tolectin 600. To pay less, ask your prescriber or pharmacist whether a generic equivalent exists, check the manufacturer's copay/savings card and patient-assistance program, and compare a pharmacy discount card against your insurance copay. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.
- Who makes Tolectin 600?
- Tolectin 600 is marketed by Ortho Mcneil Janssen. You can see Ortho Mcneil Janssen's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.
- Is Tolectin 600 a brand-name or generic drug?
- Tolectin 600 is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Tolmetin Sodium.
- Is Tolectin 600 available over the counter?
- No. Tolectin 600 is a prescription (Rx) medication in the US — you need a prescription from a licensed clinician (in person or via telehealth); it isn't sold over the counter. For some conditions there are OTC alternatives — ask your pharmacist.
- What forms does Tolectin 600 come in?
- Tolectin 600 is currently marketed as tablet, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.
- What class of drug is Tolectin 600?
- Tolectin 600 is classified as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, per the FDA's Established Pharmacologic Class.
- Is Tolectin 600 FDA-registered?
- Tolectin 600 is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA017628. You can verify this on its official FDA label.
Information is sourced from public FDA regulatory data. Provided for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional and the current prescribing information.
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