Diflunisal
An NSAID derived from salicylic acid, used to treat mild to moderate pain including that from osteoarthritis. It is metabolized differently from aspirin and does not produce the same level of antiplatelet effects. Its half-life is longer than aspirin, allowing twice-daily dosing.
Molekularmasse
250,2000 g/mol
LogP
4,40
TPSA
57,50 Ų
Lipinski-Regel der Fünf
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Therapeutische Bereiche
Wirkmechanismus
Inhibits cyclooxygenase (COX-1 and/or COX-2) enzymes, reducing the synthesis of prostaglandins and thromboxanes from arachidonic acid. This produces anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antipyretic effects.
Pharmacokinetics (PK)
Pharmacodynamics (PD)
Inhibits cyclooxygenase (COX-1 and/or COX-2) enzymes, reducing the synthesis of prostaglandins and thromboxanes from arachidonic acid. This produces anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antipyretic effects.
2D-Struktur
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SMILES
O=C(O)c1cc(-c2ccc(F)cc2F)ccc1O
InChI
InChI=1S/C13H8F2O3/c14-8-2-3-9(11(15)6-8)7-1-4-12(16)10(5-7)13(17)18/h1-6,16H,(H,17,18)
Molecular Formula
C13H8F2O3
HBD / HBA
2 / 5
Rotierbare Bindungen
2
Schwere Atome
18
No targets recorded
Target interaction data is not yet available for this drug.
No interactions recorded
Drug interaction data is not yet available for this compound.
No side effects recorded
Side effect data is not yet available for this drug.
Häufig gestellte Fragen
An NSAID derived from salicylic acid, used to treat mild to moderate pain including that from osteoarthritis. It is metabolized differently from aspirin and does not produce the same level of antiplatelet effects. Its half-life is longer than aspirin, allowing twice-daily dosing.
Inhibits cyclooxygenase (COX-1 and/or COX-2) enzymes, reducing the synthesis of prostaglandins and thromboxanes from arachidonic acid. This produces anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antipyretic effects.
Yes, Diflunisal is an approved drug. It has reached clinical phase 4. It is classified as a Small molecule.
References & Data Sources
- ChEMBL — European Bioinformatics Institute (EBI). CHEMBL898. Open-access bioactivity database.
- PubChem — National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI). CID 3059. Chemical information database.
Data aggregated from publicly available pharmacological databases. Last updated 2026-03-04.
Medizinischer Haftungsausschluss
This content is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before making medication decisions.
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