Definitions for mefenamic acid
mefe·nam·ic acid

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1. mefenamic acid, Ponstelnoun

   a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory and analgesic drug (trade name Ponstel) used to treat mild pain (especially menstrual cramps)

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1. mefenamic acidnoun

   A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug used to treat pain, including menstrual pain.

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1. Mefenamic acid

   Mefenamic acid is a member of the anthranilic acid derivatives (or fenamate) class of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), and is used to treat mild to moderate pain.Its name derives from its systematic name, dimethylphenylaminobenzoic acid. It was discovered and brought to market by Parke-Davis as Ponstel in the 1960s. It became generic in the 1980s and is available worldwide under many brand names such as Meftal.

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1. mefenamic acid

   Mefenamic acid is a type of medicine known as a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It is used to relieve mild to moderate pain, including menstrual pain, and reduce inflammation or swelling. Mefenamic acid works by reducing the production of prostaglandins, substances in the body that cause pain and inflammation. It is available on prescription and it is commonly marketed under the brand name Ponstel.

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1. Mefenamic acid

   Mefenamic acid is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug used to treat pain, including menstrual pain. It is typically prescribed for oral administration. Mefenamic acid is marketed in the USA as Ponstel and is commonly known in UK as Ponstan. Mefenamic acid decreases inflammation and uterine contractions by a still unknown mechanism. However it is thought to be related to the inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis. There is also evidence that supports the use of mefenamic acid for perimenstrual migraine headache prophylaxis, with treatment starting 2 days prior to the onset of flow or 1 day prior to the expected onset of the headache and continuing for the duration of menstruation. Since hepatic metabolism plays a significant role in mefenamic acid elimination, patients with known liver deficiency may be prescribed lower doses. Kidney deficiency may also cause accumulation of the drug and its metabolites in the excretory system. Therefore patients suffering from renal conditions should not be prescribed mefenamic acid.

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1. Mefenamic Acid

   A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent with analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and antipyretic properties. It is an inhibitor of cyclooxygenase.

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1. • Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of mefenamic acid in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of mefenamic acid in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of mefenamic acid in a Sentence

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   Anti-inflammatory meds such as naproxen and mefenamic acid are very helpful, also, if the patient is not planning to get pregnant and has a reliable birth control method, a testosterone pellet is a very useful therapy to improve mood swings and PMS associated with the menstrual cycle.

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
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2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Mefenamic_Acid
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mefenamic_Acid
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5. ^ Wikidata
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