Acide Mefenamique
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Acide Mefenamique Brand names, Acide Mefenamique Analogs
Acide Mefenamique Brand Names Mixture
Acide Mefenamique Chemical_Formula
C15H15NO2
Acide Mefenamique RX_link
http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic3/mefenamic.htm
Acide Mefenamique fda sheet
Acide Mefenamique msds (material safety sheet)
Acide Mefenamique Synthesis Reference
No information avaliable
Acide Mefenamique Molecular Weight
241.285 g/mol
Acide Mefenamique Melting Point
230-231 oC
Acide Mefenamique H2O Solubility
20 mg/L
Acide Mefenamique State
Solid
Acide Mefenamique LogP
4.041
Acide Mefenamique Dosage Forms
Bolus; Capsule; Capsule (enteric-coated); Drops; Liquid; Lotion; Powder; Powder for solution; Shampoo; Soap bar; Solution; Stick; Syrup; Tablet; Tablet (extended-release)
Acide Mefenamique Indication
For the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, dysmenorrhea, and mild to moderate pain, inflammation, and fever.
Acide Mefenamique Pharmacology
Mefenamic acid, an anthranilic acid derivative, is a member of the fenamate group of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). It exhibits anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antipyretic activities. Similar to other NSAIDs, mefenamic acid inhibits prostaglandin synthetase.
Acide Mefenamique Absorption
Mefenamic acid is rapidly absorbed after oral administration.
Acide Mefenamique side effects and Toxicity
Oral, rat LD50: 740 mg/kg. Symptoms of overdose may include severe stomach pain, coffee ground-like vomit, dark stool, ringing in the ears, change in amount of urine, unusually fast or slow heartbeat, muscle weakness, slow or shallow breathing, confusion, severe headache or loss of consciousness.
Acide Mefenamique Patient Information
Acide Mefenamique Organisms Affected
Humans and other mammals
