Nikethamide

DB13655InvestigationalSmall molecule

Nikethamide is a nicotinic acid derivative indicated as a respiratory stimulant. A medication used to stimulate breathing.

Mechanism: Pharmacologically active on Neuronal Acetylcholine (nACh) Receptor Subunits
Curator reviewed
Formula / weight: C₁₀H₁₄N₂O · 178.235 g/mol (avg)

Resolves to

Compound

Clinical / RWD

Structure

InChIKeyNCYVXEGFNDZQCU-UHFFFAOYSA-NSMILESCCN(CC)C(=O)C1=CN=CC=C1

What you can answer from here — as of July 07, 2026

2Protein targetsEach mapped to UniProt, with action and pharmacological action

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1Structured indicationCondition, population, route and combination as fields, not prose

4Marketed productsAcross 1 country and 3 labellers

2ATC codesIncluding every combination product, plus 8 drug categories

3+ReferencesStructured and connected to the statements they support

Which other approved drugs treat the same conditions as Nikethamide, and which companies have late-stage candidates in those indications?

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