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Definition of Mefenamic acid

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

Medical Definition of Mefenamic acid

1. A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent used in painful and inflammatory conditions, and in menstrual disorders. It has analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and antipyretic properties; it is an inhibitor of cyclooxygenase. Pharmacological action: non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents, cyclooxygenase inhibitors. Chemical name: Benzoic acid, 2-((2,3-dimethylphenyl)amino)- (12 Dec 1998)

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Literary usage of Mefenamic acid

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1. Bound for Good Health: A Collection of Age PagesM (1993)
"... Nuprin Indomethacin Indocin Ketoprofen Orudis Meclofenamate Meclomen Mefenamic acid Ponstel Naproxen Naprosyn Naproxen sodium Anaprox Piroxicam Feldene ..."

2. Management of Cancer Pain: Clinical Practice Guidelines by DIANE Publishing Company (1995)
"See Drug therapy mefenamic acid (Ponstel), 48 Memorial Pain Assessment Card, 28232 Meperidine cautions for use of, ..."

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