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DB09215ApprovedWithdrawnSmall molecule
Droxicam is an oxicam non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug and a prodrug of DB00554. It is used to reduce pain and inflammation in musculoskeletal disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.
- Mechanism
- Curator reviewed · 2 references
Droxicam is converted to DB00554 via hydrolysis of the ester group in the intestine. Droxicam administration inhibits the synthesis of prostaglandins by cyclooxygenase enzymes.
- Primary indication
- Droxicam is an NSAID previously used for the treatment of inflammation and rheumatoid arthritis.Curator reviewed
- Formula / weight
- C16H11N3O5S · 357.34 g/mol (avg)
Resolves to
Clinical / RWD
Structure
InChIKey
OEHFRZLKGRKFAS-UHFFFAOYSA-NSMILESCN1C2=C(OC(=O)N(C2=O)C2=CC=CC=N2)C2=CC=CC=C2S1(=O)=OTargets
What you can answer from here — as of March 06, 2025
2Protein targetsEach mapped to UniProt, with action and pharmacological action
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Which drugs share a target with Droxicam, and which of those have an active Phase 3 trial?