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