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Mefenamic Acid
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Definition
: A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent with analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and antipyretic properties. It is an inhibitor of cyclooxygenase.
Pharmacological Action
Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal
;
Cyclooxygenase Inhibitors
Other names
Forte, Ponstan; ApoMefenamic; Apo Mefenamic; Acid, Mefenaminic; Acid, Mefenamic; Warner-
Lambert Brand of Mefenamic Acid; Rowa Brand of Mefenamic Acid; Pontal; Ponsyl; Ponstel; Ponstan Forte; Ponstan; Ponmel; Ponalgic; Ponalar; Pinewood Brand of Mefenamic Acid; Pinalgesic; Pharmascience Brand of Mefenamic Acid; Pfizer Brand of Mefenamic Acid; Parkemed
Drugs
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PONSTEL
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MEFENAMIC ACID
Substance
CAS Registry & name
Categories
Source
Drugs
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mefenamic acid glutathione thioester
0
Glutathione/*analogs & derivatives
Mefenamic Acid/*analogs & derivatives.
J Pharm Biomed Anal 2010 Jan 5;51(1):164-9
1-
O-
(2-
(2,3-
dimethylphenyl)aminobenzoyl)glucopyranuronic acid
102623-18-7
Glucuronates
Mefenamic Acid/*analogs & derivatives.
Biol Pharm Bull 1993 Aug;16(8):811-2
1-
O-
(2-
(3-
carboxy-
2-
methylphenyl)aminobenzoyl)glucopyranuronic acid
152832-30-9
Glucuronates
Mefenamic Acid/*analogs & derivatives.
Biol Pharm Bull 1993 Aug;16(8):811-2
1-
O-
(2-
(3-
hydroxymethyl-
2-
methylphenyl)aminobenzoyl)glucopyranuronic acid
0
*Glucuronates
Mefenamic Acid/*analogs & derivatives.
Biol Pharm Bull 1993 Aug;16(8):811-2
mefenamic acid diethylaminoethyl ester
55098-70-9
Mefenamic Acid/*analogs & derivatives.
Nippon Rai Gakkai Zasshi 1984;52(3):156