Carprofen
A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that inhibits cyclooxygenase enzymes, reducing the production of prostaglandins responsible for pain and inflammation. While it was once used in humans, it is now primarily employed in veterinary medicine for pain relief in dogs. Gastrointestinal and renal adverse effects are associated with its use.
Peso molecular
273,7100 g/mol
LogP
4,00
TPSA
53,10 Ų
Regla de cinco de Lipinski
Cumple
Áreas terapéuticas
Mecanismo de acción
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.
Estructura 2D
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SMILES
CC(C(=O)O)c1ccc2c(c1)[nH]c1ccc(Cl)cc12
InChI
InChI=1S/C15H12ClNO2/c1-8(15(18)19)9-2-4-11-12-7-10(16)3-5-13(12)17-14(11)6-9/h2-8,17H,1H3,(H,18,19)
Molecular Formula
C15H12ClNO2
HBD / HBA
2 / 2
Enlaces Rotables
2
Átomos Pesados
19
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.
Preguntas frecuentes
A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that inhibits cyclooxygenase enzymes, reducing the production of prostaglandins responsible for pain and inflammation. While it was once used in humans, it is now primarily employed in veterinary medicine for pain relief in dogs. Gastrointestinal and renal adverse effects are associated with its use.
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, Carprofen 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). CHEMBL1316. Open-access bioactivity database.
- PubChem — National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI). CID 2581. Chemical information database.
Data aggregated from publicly available pharmacological databases. Last updated 2026-03-04.
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