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