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DB04552InvestigationalSmall molecule
Niflumic acid is a 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.
- Mechanism
- Curator reviewed
Niflumic acid is able to inhibit both phospholipase A2 as well as COX-2, thereby acting as an antiinflamatory and pain reduction agent.
- Primary indication
- Used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.Curator reviewed · 17 structured indications
- Formula / weight
- C13H9F3N2O2 · 282.218 g/mol (avg)
- Code names
- Lopac-N-0630 · UP-83
Resolves to
Clinical / RWD
Structure
InChIKey
JZFPYUNJRRFVQU-UHFFFAOYSA-NSMILESOC(=O)C1=C(NC2=CC=CC(=C2)C(F)(F)F)N=CC=C1Transporters
What you can answer from here — as of February 24, 2026
6Protein targetsEach mapped to UniProt, with action and pharmacological action
Listed above
2TransportersSubstrate / inhibitor direction, not just membership
Listed above
Which drugs share a target with Niflumic acid, and which of those have an active Phase 3 trial?