Mephenamic Acid
Mephenamic Acid Brand names, Mephenamic Acid Analogs
Mephenamic Acid Brand Names Mixture
- No information avaliable
Mephenamic Acid Chemical_Formula
C15H15NO2
Mephenamic Acid RX_link
http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic3/mefenamic.htm
Mephenamic Acid fda sheet
Mephenamic Acid msds (material safety sheet)
Mephenamic Acid Synthesis Reference
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Mephenamic Acid Molecular Weight
241.285 g/mol
Mephenamic Acid Melting Point
230-231 oC
Mephenamic Acid H2O Solubility
20 mg/L
Mephenamic Acid State
Solid
Mephenamic Acid LogP
4.041
Mephenamic 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)
Mephenamic Acid Indication
For the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, dysmenorrhea, and mild to moderate pain, inflammation, and fever.
Mephenamic 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.
Mephenamic Acid Absorption
Mefenamic acid is rapidly absorbed after oral administration.
Mephenamic 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.
Mephenamic Acid Patient Information
Mephenamic Acid Organisms Affected
Humans and other mammals
