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