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