Naproxcinod - Fera/Nicox
Alternative Names: AZD 3582; HCT 3012; Naproxen nitroxybutylester; Nitronaproxen; NO-naproxenLatest Information Update: 04 Aug 2025
At a glance
- Originator NicOx
- Developer Fera Pharmaceuticals; NicOx
- Class Antirheumatics; Naphthaleneacetic acids; Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories; Small molecules
- Mechanism of Action Cyclooxygenase inhibitors; Nitric oxide donors
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Orphan Drug Status
Orphan designation is assigned by a regulatory body to encourage companies to develop drugs for rare diseases.
- New Molecular Entity Yes
- Available For Licensing Yes
Highest Development Phases
- Preclinical Sickle cell anaemia
- No development reported Osteoarthritis
- Discontinued COVID 2019 infections; Duchenne muscular dystrophy
Most Recent Events
- 29 Jul 2025 Preclinical development is ongoing Sickle cell anaemia in USA (Fera Pharmaceuticals pipeline, July 2025)
- 28 May 2024 No recent reports of development identified for preclinical development in Sickle-cell-anaemia in USA
- 28 Apr 2022 Fera Pharmaceuticals plans for NDA submission for sickle cell disease