Nabumetone

1. Introduction and Classification Nabumetone is a member of the nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID) class, but unlike many of its counterparts, it is not a corticosteroid or classic NSAID such as ibuprofen or diclofenac. Instead, it is classified as a prodrug—a biologically inactive compound that undergoes hepatic metabolism to produce the active metabolite, 6-methoxy-2-naphthyl acetic…