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