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