Valdecoxib

Chemical formula: C₁₆H₁₄N₂O₃S  Molecular mass: 314.359 g/mol  PubChem compound: 119607

Active ingredient description

Valdecoxib is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that exhibits anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antipyretic properties in animal models. The mechanism of action is believed to be due to inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis primarily through inhibition of cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2).

Medicine classification

This medicinal substance has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification according to its main therapeutic use as follows:

ATC code Group title Classification
M01AH03 Valdecoxib M Musculo-skeletal system → M01 Antiinflammatory and antirheumatic products → M01A Antiinflammatory and antirheumatic products, non-steroids → M01AH Coxibs
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Structural formula

Graphic representation of the active ingredient's molecular structure

External identifiers

CAS Substance: 181695-72-7
DrugBank Drug: DB00580
PubChem Compound: 119607
RxNorm Ingredient: 278567
SNOMED-CT Concept: 385584001
Valdecoxib (substance)
UNII Identifier: 2919279Q3W
VALDECOXIB
 
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