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