Pirfenidone
Used to slow the progression of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, a serious lung disease that causes the lung tissue to become scarred and stiff, making it increasingly difficult to breathe. It works by reducing inflammation and the build-up of scar tissue in the lungs.
Peso Molecular
185,2200 g/mol
LogP
1,90
TPSA
20,30 Ų
Regra dos 5 de Lipinski
Aprovado
Áreas Terapêuticas
Pharmacokinetics (PK)
Pharmacodynamics (PD)
Estrutura 2D
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SMILES
Cc1ccc(=O)n(-c2ccccc2)c1
InChI
InChI=1S/C12H11NO/c1-10-7-8-12(14)13(9-10)11-5-3-2-4-6-11/h2-9H,1H3
Molecular Formula
C12H11NO
HBD / HBA
- / 1
Ligações Rotacionáveis
1
Átomos Pesados
14
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.
Perguntas frequentes
Used to slow the progression of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, a serious lung disease that causes the lung tissue to become scarred and stiff, making it increasingly difficult to breathe. It works by reducing inflammation and the build-up of scar tissue in the lungs.
Yes, Pirfenidone 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). CHEMBL1256391. Open-access bioactivity database.
- PubChem — National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI). CID 40632. Chemical information database.
Data aggregated from publicly available pharmacological databases. Last updated 2026-03-28.
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