Ponstan Forte
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Ponstan Forte Brand names, Ponstan Forte Analogs
Ponstan Forte Brand Names Mixture
Ponstan Forte Chemical_Formula
C15H15NO2
Ponstan Forte RX_link
http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic3/mefenamic.htm
Ponstan Forte fda sheet
Ponstan Forte msds (material safety sheet)
Ponstan Forte Synthesis Reference
No information avaliable
Ponstan Forte Molecular Weight
241.285 g/mol
Ponstan Forte Melting Point
230-231 oC
Ponstan Forte H2O Solubility
20 mg/L
Ponstan Forte State
Solid
Ponstan Forte LogP
4.041
Ponstan Forte 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 Forte Indication
For the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, dysmenorrhea, and mild to moderate pain, inflammation, and fever.
Ponstan Forte 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 Forte Absorption
Mefenamic acid is rapidly absorbed after oral administration.
Ponstan Forte 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 Forte Patient Information
Ponstan Forte Organisms Affected
Humans and other mammals
