COX enzymes — Drug Target

2 drugs 1 marketed 1 in Phase 3

All drugs that target COX enzymes — marketed and clinical-stage. Includes 2 drug classes acting on this target.

Drug classes

NSAID · Analgesic

Marketed (1)

quadratus without triamcinolone. · Hospital de Braga · NSAID · Pain management
Quadratus is a medication that works by inhibiting the activity of certain enzymes in the body.

Phase 3 pipeline (1)

paracetamol + caffeine · GlaxoSmithKline · Analgesic · Pain management
Paracetamol acts as a non-selective inhibitor of COX enzymes, reducing prostaglandin synthesis and thereby decreasing pain and fever, while caffeine acts as a stimulant and analgesic.