Camphor

CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM

Key facts

Camphor is a drug catalogued in DrugCentral. DrugCentral lists 2 molecular targets, including ache and Trpa1. Recorded indications include Arthritic Pain, Backache and Sprains and Strains.

• Molecular targets: ache and Trpa1 (2 listed in DrugCentral).
• Indications: Arthritic Pain, Backache and Sprains and Strains.
• ATC code: C01EB02 (Other cardiac preparations).
• Molecular formula: C10H16O; molecular weight 152.24 g/mol.

Indications & contraindications

Drug–disease relationships curated by DrugCentral (OMOP / SNOMED concepts).

Indications (3)

• Arthritic Pain
• Backache
• Sprains and Strains

Contraindications (30)

• Anemia
• Anemia due to enzyme deficiency
• Blister
• Blood coagulation disorder
• Body fluid retention
• Breastfeeding (mother)
• Cardiovascular event risk
• Condyloma acuminatum
• Denuded skin
• Diabetes mellitus
• Disease of liver
• Disorder of cardiovascular system
• Disorder of skin
• Factor II deficiency
• Gastritis
• Gastroesophageal reflux disease
• Gastrointestinal hemorrhage
• Gastrointestinal ulcer
• Hemophilia
• Hepatic failure
• Infection of skin AND/OR subcutaneous tissue
• Inflammatory dermatosis
• Kidney disease
• Nasal polyp
• Peripheral vascular disease
• Pregnancy, function
• Skin irritation
• Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura
• Thyrotoxicosis
• Vitamin K deficiency

Mechanism & targets

Molecular targets (2)

Target	Gene	Action	Activity
Acetylcholinesterase	ache	unknown	Ki 4.30
Transient receptor potential cation channel subfamily A member 1	Trpa1	other	IC50 4.20

Regulatory approvals (1)

Date	Agency	Marketed as	Applicant	Orphan
—	FDA	—	—

ATC classification

ATC code	Therapeutic hierarchy
C01EB02	CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM › CARDIAC THERAPY › OTHER CARDIAC PREPARATIONS › Other cardiac preparations

Reported adverse-event signals

Strongest FDA FAERS disproportionality signals (log-likelihood ratio). A signal is a statistical association in spontaneous reports, not proof that the drug causes the event.

MedDRA term	LLR
Methaemoglobinaemia	352.3
Joint dislocation	219.8
Seronegative arthritis	161.1
Joint stiffness	160.3
Prescribed underdose	152.3
Lupus vulgaris	118.5
Hypercholesterolaemia	118.4
Wound infection	111.2
Walking aid user	110.7
Retinitis	110.4
Laryngitis	110.0
Type 2 diabetes mellitus	105.8

Chemical structure

Full physicochemical, ADMET and 3D-structure analysis of Camphor is on its molecule page.

• Molecular formula: C₁₀H₁₆O
• Molecular weight: 152.24 g/mol
• CAS number: 76-22-2
• InChIKey: DSSYKIVIOFKYAU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• PubChem CID: 2537

CC1(C)C2CCC1(C)C(=O)C2

Frequently asked questions

Answers are generated from the structured data on this page, not written by hand.

What is Camphor used for?

DrugCentral lists the following indications for Camphor: Arthritic Pain, Backache and Sprains and Strains.

How does Camphor work?

Its molecular targets in DrugCentral include ache and Trpa1.

What is the chemical formula of Camphor?

Camphor has the molecular formula C10H16O and a molecular weight of 152.24 g/mol.

Sources

• DrugCentral drug card 470 — structure, indications, targets, approvals, pharmacologic classes (CC BY-SA 4.0)
• ChEMBL CHEMBL15768 — compound record and bioactivity
• PubChem CID 2537 — chemical identifiers
• DrugBank DB01744 — drug record
• FDA UNII 5TJD82A1ET — substance identity
• DailyMed: FDA labels for Camphor — current prescribing information (label search)
• FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (openFDA FAERS) — adverse-event signals, as aggregated by DrugCentral

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