Described are synthetic compounds having anti-inflammatory properties and optionally
analgesic properties. These compounds are derivatives of FDA-approved anti-inflammatory, such as
ibuprofen and indomethacin, and can be formed using reactions under
microwave irradiation. Generally, the compounds contains a
moiety of the parent
drug, a triazolyl heterocycle, and a substituted or unsubstituted
aryl group. In some forms, the compounds show anti-inflammatory properties and optionally
analgesic properties with similar or higher efficiencies compared with their respective parent drugs, with additional advantages including no or reduced adverse effects (e.g., without ulcerogenic liability in the gastric) and / or
selective inhibition of COX-2 over COX-1. Pharmaceutical compositions suitable for the delivery of the compounds to a subject in need thereof are disclosed. The
pharmaceutical formulation can be administered by
oral administration, parenteral administration,
inhalation, mucosal administration, or a combination thereof. Methods for preventing or treating an inflammatory
disease or disorder in a subject are also disclosed.