Isoxicam

CHEMBL53292 Phase 4 Approved Small molecule
Half-Life
Bioavailability
Protein Binding
Molecular Weight
335.3 g/mol
LogP
3.0
Phase
4

This NSAID was withdrawn from the market shortly after its introduction in the 1980s due to a high rate of serious skin reactions, including potentially life-threatening Stevens-Johnson syndrome. It had been developed to treat arthritis and other inflammatory conditions.

Molecular Weight

335.3400 g/mol

LogP

3.00

TPSA

121.00 Ų

Lipinski RO5

Pass

Mechanism of Action

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)

Mechanism

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 Structure

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SMILES

Cc1cc(NC(=O)C2=C(O)c3ccccc3S(=O)(=O)N2C)no1

InChI

InChI=1S/C14H13N3O5S/c1-8-7-11(16-22-8)15-14(19)12-13(18)9-5-3-4-6-10(9)23(20,21)17(12)2/h3-7,18H,1-2H3,(H,15,16,19)

Molecular Formula

C14H13N3O5S

HBD / HBA

2 / 7

Rotatable Bonds

2

Heavy Atoms

23

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

This NSAID was withdrawn from the market shortly after its introduction in the 1980s due to a high rate of serious skin reactions, including potentially life-threatening Stevens-Johnson syndrome. It had been developed to treat arthritis and other inflammatory conditions.

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, Isoxicam is an approved drug. It has reached clinical phase 4. It is classified as a Small molecule.

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References & Data Sources

  • ChEMBL — European Bioinformatics Institute (EBI). CHEMBL53292. Open-access bioactivity database.
  • PubChem — National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI). CID 54677972. Chemical information database.

Data aggregated from publicly available pharmacological databases. Last updated 2026-03-04.

Medical Disclaimer

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.

Data sources: ChEMBL, PubChem, DailyMed.