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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; ParkemedDrugs* : PONSTEL; MEFENAMIC ACID
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSourceDrugs*
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

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