Grapiprant (original) (raw)

Grapiprant (trade name Galliprant) is a small molecule drug that belongs in the class. This analgesic and anti-inflammatory drug is primarily used as a pain relief for mild to moderate inflammation related to osteoarthritis in dogs. Grapiprant has been approved by the FDA's Center for Veterinary Medicine and was categorized as a non-cyclooxygenase inhibiting non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) in March 2016. Grapiprant has also been tested in humans, and was researched to be used as pain control for inflammation associated with osteoarthritis.