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