Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal

Name
Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal
Accession Number
DBCAT000049  (DBCAT000421, DBCAT002309, DBCAT003329, DBCAT004093)
Description

Anti-inflammatory agents that are non-steroidal in nature. In addition to anti-inflammatory actions, they have analgesic, antipyretic, and platelet-inhibitory actions. They act by blocking the synthesis of prostaglandins by inhibiting cyclooxygenase, which converts arachidonic acid to cyclic endoperoxides, precursors of prostaglandins. Inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis accounts for their analgesic, antipyretic, and platelet-inhibitory actions; other mechanisms may contribute to their anti-inflammatory effects.

Drugs
DrugDrug Description
AceclofenacAceclofenac is indicated for the relief of pain and inflammation in osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis.
AcemetacinA NSAID indicated in the treatment of pain and inflammation.
Acetylsalicylic acidA salicylate used to treat pain, fever, inflammation, migraines, and reducing the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events.
AlclofenacAlclofenac is indicated in rheumatology, in particular for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis and, as an analgesic, in painful arthritic pathologies.
AlminoprofenAlminoprofen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) whose physiochemical characteristics make it a member of the phenylpropionic acid class of chemical substances.
AminophenazoneAn analgesic drug used to treat acute migraine attacks in combination with ergotamine and caffeine.
AmipriloseAmiprilose is a small molecule drug. Amiprilose has a monoisotopic molecular weight of 305.18 Da.
AntipyrineAn antipyretic agent used for the symptomatic treatment of acute otitis media, most commonly in combination with benzocaine.
AntrafenineAntrafenine is used as an anti-inflammatory and analgesic agent for the relief of mild to moderate pain.
AzapropazoneNot Available
BalsalazideAn aminosalicylate used to treat ulcerative colitis.
BendazacA non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) available as an eye drop for the treatment of cataracts and as a topical cream for the treatment of dermatitis, eczema, hives, skin ulcers and other inflammatory skin conditions.
BenorilateNot Annotated
BenoxaprofenThe use of benoxaprofen, formerly marketed as Oraflex tablets, was associated with fatal cholestatic jaundice among other serious adverse reactions. The holder of the approved application voluntarily withdrew Oraflex tablets...
BenzydamineA locally-acting NSAID indicated for the symptomatic relief of pain in acute sore throat and for the symptomatic relief of oropharyngeal mucositis caused by radiation therapy.
BerbamineNot Annotated
Betulinic AcidBetulinic Acid has been used in trials studying the treatment of Dysplastic Nevus Syndrome.
BromfenacAn NSAID used to treat postoperative pain and inflammation of the eye.
BufexamacAn NSAID used to treat skin conditions like atopic eczema and inflammatory dermatoses.
BumadizoneBumadizone has been approved for use in Germany and Austria, it is a drug with anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, and analgesic properties, and was marketed for the treatment of both rheumatoid arthritis...
Carbaspirin calciumAn NSAID indicated in the treatment of short term pain and fever.
CarprofenFor use as a pain reliever in the treatment of joint pain and post-surgical pain.
CaryophylleneNot Annotated
CelecoxibAn NSAID used to treat osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, acute pain, menstrual symptoms, and to reduce polyps is familial adenomatous polyposis.
CepharanthineNot Annotated
Choline magnesium trisalicylateCholine magnesium trisalicylate is used to reduce pain and inflammation caused by conditions such as arthritis. This medication is also used to treat fever in adults.
CimicoxibInvestigated for use/treatment in depression.
ClonixinAn NSAID used to relieve pain associated with arthritis, migraines, and various soft tissue disorders.
CP-96345Not Annotated
CrisdesalazineNot Annotated
DeracoxibDeracoxib is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug of the coxib class, used in veterinary medicine to treat osteoarthritis in dogs. It is sold in tablets, which have added beefy flavour to...
DeupirfenidoneDeupirfenidone is under investigation in clinical trial NCT05321420 (LYT-100 in Patients With Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF)).
DexibuprofenA pharmacologically active enantiomer of racemic ibuprofen (NSAID) used to treat pain and inflammation.
DexketoprofenAn NSAID that is the R(-)-enantiomer of racemic ketoprofen with analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties used for the treatment of mild to moderate pain.
DiclofenacAn NSAID used to treat the signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
DifenpiramideNot Annotated
DiflunisalAn NSAID used to treat mild to moderate pain, inflammation, osteoarthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis.
DroxicamDroxicam is an NSAID previously used for the treatment of inflammation and rheumatoid arthritis .
EbselenEbselen has been investigated for the treatment and basic science of Meniere's Disease, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, and Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus.
EltenacEltenac is a small molecule drug. The usage of the INN stem '-ac' in the name indicates that Eltenac is a anti-inflammatory agent, ibufenac derivative. Eltenac has a monoisotopic molecular...
Enfenamic acidEnfenamic acid is a small molecule drug. Enfenamic acid has a monoisotopic molecular weight of 241.11 Da.
EpirizoleEpirizole is an oral nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used for muscle and joint pain.
EthenzamideNot Annotated
EtodolacAn NSAID used to treat osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, as well as acute pain.
EtofenamateAn NSAID used to treat muscle and joint pain.
EtoricoxibA selective COX-2 inhibitor used to relieve moderate post-surgical dental pain as a short-term treatment and inflammatory and painful symptoms of various forms of arthritis.
FamprofazoneFamprofazone is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agent found in combination products such as ‘Gewodin’ which is marketed in Taiwan. It is important to note that the drug is metabolized to methamphetamine...
FelbinacNot Available
FenbufenFenbufen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug used primarily to treat inflammation in osteoarthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and tendinitis. It can also be used to relieve backaches, sprains, and fractures. Fenbufen is...
FenclofenacFenclofenac is a small molecule drug. The usage of the INN stem '-ac' in the name indicates that Fenclofenac is a anti-inflammatory agent, ibufenac derivative. Fenclofenac has a monoisotopic molecular...
FenflumizoleFenflumizole is a small molecule drug. Fenflumizole has a monoisotopic molecular weight of 392.13 Da.
FenoprofenAn anti-inflammatory analgesic used to treat mild to moderate pain in addition to the signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.
FentiazacNot Annotated
FepradinolNot Annotated
FeprazoneNot Annotated
FirocoxibUsed for the treatment of pain inflammation and fever in horses and dogs.
FloctafenineAn anti-inflammatory analgesic used to manage mild to moderate acute pain.
FlosulideFlosulide is a small molecule drug. Flosulide has a monoisotopic molecular weight of 353.05 Da.
FlunixinFlunixin is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug for use in pigs, cattle and horses. It exerts analgesic and antipyretic effects. This drug is often prepared for use in meglumine salt form....
FlunoxaprofenNot Annotated
FlurbiprofenAn NSAID used to treat the signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
Flurbiprofen axetilFlurbiprofen axetil is under investigation in clinical trial NCT02043366 (Effect of Butorphanol Combined With Flurbiprofen Axetil on Preventing Hyperalgesia Induced by Remifentanil in Patients).
Glycol salicylateA salicylate used to treat mild to moderate muscle pain.
GuacetisalNot Annotated
IbuprofenAn NSAID and non-selective COX inhibitor used to treat mild-moderate pain, fever, and inflammation.
IbuproxamIbuproxam is a non steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).
IcosapentA polyunsaturated fatty acid, usually found in fish oils, that is used in many supplements.
Imidazole salicylateNot Annotated
IndobufenA reversible platelet aggregation inhibitor used to prevent coronary and peripheral artery occlusion.
IndomethacinA nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) used for symptomatic management of chronic musculoskeletal pain conditions and to induce closure of a hemodynamically significant patent ductus arteriosus in premature infants.
IndoprofenA drug that has analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties. Following reports of adverse reactions including reports of carcinogenicity in animal studies it was withdrawn from the market worldwide.
IsoxicamIsoxicam is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug that is not marketed in the United States.
KebuzoneKebuzone (also known as ketophenylbutazone ) is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug.
KetoprofenAn NSAID used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, dysmenorrhea, mild to moderate muscle pain, postoperative pain, and postpartum pain.
KetorolacAn NSAID used to treat moderate to severe pain, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, menstrual disorders, and headaches.
LicofeloneFor the management of osteoarthritis.
LonazolacNot Annotated
LornoxicamAn NSAID indicated in the treatment of mild to moderate pain, as well as rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.
LoxoprofenAn NSAID used to treat pain and inflammation in musculoskeletal conditions.
LumiracoxibFor the acute and chronic treatment of the signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis of the knee in adults.
Magnesium salicylateAn NSAID analgesic used in the symptomatic relief of mild to moderate muscular pain.
Meclofenamic acidAn NSAID used to treat mild to moderate pain, primary dysmenorrhea, heavy menstrual blood loss, rheumatoid arthritis, and osteoarthritis.
Mefenamic acidAn NSAID used to treat mild to moderate pain for no more than a week, and primary dysmenorrhea.
MeloxicamAn NSAID used to treat osteoarthritis in adults, rheumatoid arthritis in adults, and juvenile rheumatoid arthritis in pediatrics.
Menthyl salicylateFor the temporary relief of pain associated with rheumatism, arthritis, neuralgia, sprains and strains of joints and muscles, lumbago and fibrositis .
MofebutazoneNot Annotated
MofezolacMofezolac is a small molecule drug. The usage of the INN stem '-ac' in the name indicates that Mofezolac is a anti-inflammatory agent, ibufenac derivative. Mofezolac has a monoisotopic molecular...
MorniflumateAn NSAID derived from niflumic acid used in the symptomatic treatment of inflammatory conditions of the airways, ENT, and the urogenital and osteoarticular systems.
NabumetoneAn NSAID used to treat osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
NaproxenAn NSAID used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis, tendinitis, bursitis, acute gout, primary dysmenorrhea, and mild to moderate pain.
NepafenacAn ophthalmic NSAID used for the symptomatic treatment of pain and inflammation associated with cataract surgery.
NifenazoneNot Annotated
Niflumic acidA cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitor used to alleviate inflammation, pain, and edema associated with acute and chronic inflammatory conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, post-operative inflammatory conditions, and physical trauma.
NimesulideA cyclooxygenase 2 inhibitor used to treat acute pain and primary dysmenorrhea.
NitroaspirinNitroaspirin has been investigated for the treatment of Intermittent Claudication.
NS-398NS-398 is a COX-2 inhibitor. It was developed as part of the mechanistic study of the cyclooxygenases.
OxaprozinAn NSAID used to treat osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and juvenile rheumatoid arthritis.
OxyphenbutazoneA nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) no longer commonly used for the symptomatic relief of musculoskeletal pain.
ParecoxibA selective COX-2 inhibitor and NSAID used for the short-term management of perioperative pain.
PeoniflorinPeoniflorin is under investigation in clinical trial NCT02878863 (Paeoniflorin Combination of Hepatoprotective Drugs Versus Hepatoprotective Drugs Only for Auto-immune Hepatitis).
PhenylbutazoneAn NSAID used to treat backache and ankylosing spondylitis.
PiroxicamAn NSAID used to treat the symptoms of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
PirprofenNot Annotated
PolmacoxibPolmacoxib has been used in trials studying the treatment of Osteoarthritis, Osteoarthritis, Hip, Osteoarthritis, Knee, Localized Primary Osteoarthritis of Hip, and Localized Primary Osteoarthritis of Knee.
PranoprofenA topical anti-inflammatory agent used for the treatment of non-infectious inflammatory conditions such as blepharitis and conjunctivitis. Pranoprofen ophthalmic solution may also be used post-operatively to manage inflammation.
ProglumetacinA non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication used to manage pain associated with various inflammatory conditions including rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.
PropacetamolPropacetamol is a paracetamol prodrug of intravenous administration used to control fever and pain of perioperative period in multimodal analgesia therapy.
PropyphenazonePropyphenazone is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent with analgesic effects.
ProquazoneNot Annotated
RobenacoxibRobenacoxib is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug used in veterinary medicine for the relief of pain and inflammation in cats and dogs.
RofecoxibA COX-2 inhibitor NSAID used to treat osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, acute pain, primary dysmenorrhea, and migraine attacks.
Rosmarinic acidNot Annotated
SalicinNot Annotated
SalicylamideSalicylamide is the common name for the substance o-hydroxybenzamide, or amide of salicyl. Salicylamide is a non-prescription drug with analgesic and antipyretic properties. It has similar medicinal uses to aspirin....
Salicylic acidAn acid used to treat acne, psoriasis, calluses, corns, keratosis pilaris, and warts.
SalsalateA nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agent used in the symptomatic relief of rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis and related rheumatic disorders.
SC 41930Not Annotated
SC-236SC-236 is a potent, selective, orally active inhibitor of cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) that has been studied in cancer therapy , lower back pain , and inflammation , , , .
SenlizumabNot Annotated
SulfasalazineA salicylate used to treat Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and rheumatoid arthritis.
SulindacAn NSAID used to treat osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, acute subacromial bursitis or supraspinatus tendinitis, and acute gouty arthritis.
SuprofenAn NSAID used to prevent pupil constriction in ocular surgery.
SuxibuzoneNot Annotated
TalniflumateTalnifumate is a phthalidyl ester of nifumic acid, which has potent analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects and is widely used to treat inflammatory disorders, such as rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis ,...
Tanshinone INot Annotated
TaxifolinNot Available
TenidapNot Annotated
TenoxicamAn anti inflammatory analgesic used to treat mild to moderate pain as well as the signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.
TepoxalinTepoxalin is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug approved for veterinary use in the United States and many other countries. It is primarily used to reduce inflammation and relief of pain caused...
Tiaprofenic acidA nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) used to manage inflammation and analgesia associated with rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.
TiaramideTiaramide is a small molecule drug. Tiaramide has a monoisotopic molecular weight of 355.08 Da.
TinoridineTinoridine is under investigation in clinical trial NCT01224756 (Efficacy of Tinoridine in Treating Pain and Inflammation in Adults).
Tolfenamic acidIn the information for tolfenamic acid, it is stated that this drug, being an NSAID, is effective in treating the pain associated with the acute attack of migraines in adults.
TolmetinAn NSAID used to treat acute flares of various painful conditions and used for the long term management of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and juvenile arthritis.
Trolamine salicylateA medication used to relieve minor aches and pains of the muscles and joints.
Ursolic acidNot Annotated
ValdecoxibA COX-2 inhibitor used to treat osteoarthritis and dysmenorrhoea.
VeliflaponVeliflapon is under investigation in clinical trial NCT00353067 (Veliflapon (Dg-031)to Prevent Heart Attacks or Stroke in Patients With a History of Heart Attack or Unstable Angina).
ZaltoprofenA non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug approved for use in Japan in 1993.
ZomepiracZomepirac was indicated for the management of mild to severe pain.