Ponstan
Category
Ponstan Brand names, Ponstan Analogs
Ponstan Brand Names Mixture
Ponstan Chemical_Formula
C15H15NO2
Ponstan RX_link
http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic3/mefenamic.htm
Ponstan fda sheet
Ponstan msds (material safety sheet)
Ponstan Synthesis Reference
No information avaliable
Ponstan Molecular Weight
241.285 g/mol
Ponstan Melting Point
230-231 oC
Ponstan H2O Solubility
20 mg/L
Ponstan State
Solid
Ponstan LogP
4.041
Ponstan Dosage Forms
Bolus; Capsule; Capsule (enteric-coated); Drops; Liquid; Lotion; Powder; Powder for solution; Shampoo; Soap bar; Solution; Stick; Syrup; Tablet; Tablet (extended-release)
Ponstan Indication
For the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, dysmenorrhea, and mild to moderate pain, inflammation, and fever.
Ponstan 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.
Ponstan Absorption
Mefenamic acid is rapidly absorbed after oral administration.
Ponstan 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.
Ponstan Patient Information
Ponstan Organisms Affected
Humans and other mammals
