Repositioning Candidate Details

Candidate ID: R0188
Source ID: DB00554
Source Type: approved; investigational
Compound Type: small molecule
Compound Name: Piroxicam
Synonyms: Piroxicam; Piroxicam betadex; Pyroxycam
Molecular Formula: C15H13N3O4S
SMILES: CN1C(C(=O)NC2=NC=CC=C2)=C(O)C2=C(C=CC=C2)S1(=O)=O
Structure:
DrugBank Description: A cyclooxygenase inhibiting, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent (NSAID) that is well established in treating rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis and used for musculoskeletal disorders, dysmenorrhea, and postoperative pain. Its long half-life enables it to be administered once daily.
CAS Number: 36322-90-4
Molecular Weight: 331.346
DrugBank Indication: For treatment of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
DrugBank Pharmacology: Piroxicam is in a class of drugs called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Piroxicam works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body. Piroxicam is used to reduce the pain, inflammation, and stiffness caused by rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.
DrugBank MoA: The antiinflammatory effect of Piroxicam may result from the reversible inhibition of cyclooxygenase, causing the peripheral inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis. The prostaglandins are produced by an enzyme called Cox-1. Piroxicam blocks the Cox-1 enzyme, resulting into the disruption of production of prostaglandins. Piroxicam also inhibits the migration of leukocytes into sites of inflammation and prevents the formation of thromboxane A2, an aggregating agent, by the platelets.
Targets: Prostaglandin G/H synthase 2 inhibitor; Prostaglandin G/H synthase 1 inhibitor
Inclusion Criteria: Therapeutic strategy associated