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