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