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