Nimesulide Synthesis

Nimesulide is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) with analgesic and antipyretic properties which, preferentially inhibits the enzyme cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2)

It has better gastro-intestinal tolerability among other NSAIDs in its class. Its approved indications are the treatment of acute pain, the symptomatic treatment of osteoarthritis and primary dysmenorrhoea, sports injuries etc.

A variety of new nimesulide derivatives were synthesized through incorporation of a 5-LOX pharmacophore into Nimesulide followed with some structural modifications. which were then characterized for dual enzyme inhibitors for these two types of enzymes (Cyclooxygenase-½ (COX-½) and 5-lipoxygenase (5-LOX) )

Clinically it has proven that it supports a particularly good profile in terms of gastrointestinal tolerability.

Nimesulide Tablet Synthesis

Nimesulide is a COX-2 selective drug which has the properties of antiinflammatory and antihistaminic, it also possesses analgesic properties.

Apart for the treatment of acute pain, osteoarthritis and primary dysmenorrhoea. Nimesulide is also being widely used for anticancer and antiviral agents.

A variety of new nimesulide derivatives were synthesized through incorporation of a 5-LOX pharmacophore into Nimesulide followed with some structural modifications.

Nimesulide is preffered for the shortest duration necessary to control symptoms in patients with acute pain or primary dysmenorrhoea. The efficacy of Nimesulide was consistently superior to placebo with its particularly rapid onset action.

Nimesulide is ought there in various forms like powder/granules, gel, and suppositories.

Clinically it has proven that it supports a particularly good profile in terms of gastrointestinal tolerability.