Mefenamic acid
Back to search| Scientific Name: | Mefenamic acid |
| Brand Name: | Mefenamic, Ponstel |
| Company Owner: | Shionogi pharma inc |
| Mechanism Of Action | Mefenamic acid binds the prostaglandin synthetase receptors COX-1 and COX-2, inhibiting the action of prostaglandin synthetase. As these receptors have a role as a major mediator of inflammation and/or a role for prostanoid signaling in activity-dependent plasticity, the symptoms of pain are temporarily reduced. |
| Description of the Drug: | Mefenamic acid is an NSAID used to treat mild to moderate pain for no more than a week, and primary dysmenorrhea. |
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Source: DrugBank Online – DrugBank.com. Retrieved 2023-01-23 from https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00784
