Mefenamic Acid WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Mefenamic Acid
Mefenamic acid is a prescription medication utilized to treat the symptoms associated with dysmenorrhea, more commonly known as menstrual pain.1 It belongs to a class of medications known as NSAIDs and works by stopping the substance in the body that causes pain, inflammation and fever.1
Fast Facts:
- Generic for the brand Ponstel.
- Taking this drug poses a higher risk of suffering from a heart attack or stroke.1
- Side effects include diarrhea, constipation, headache, dizziness, gas and nervousness.1
- In case of overdose, contact Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.
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Latest Headlines on Mefenamic Acid
What is Mefenamic Acid?
- Cerner Multum (via Revolution Health): What is Mefenamic Acid?
- eMedTV: What Is Mefenamic Acid?
- DrugLib: Ponstel (Mefenamic Acid) - Description
- DailyMed: Ponstel (Mefenamic Acid) - Description
- DrugDigest: What is/are Mefenamic Acid?
What are the Uses for Mefenamic Acid?
- eMedTV: Mefenamic Acid Uses
- DrugLib: Ponstel (Mefenamic Acid) - Indications and Dosage
- DailyMed: Ponstel (Mefenamic Acid) - Indications and Usage
- RxList: Ponstel Indications & Dosage
- Wolters Kluwer Health (via Drugs.com): Mefenamic Acid is Used for
What are the Side Effects, Interactions and Precautions for Mefenamic Acid?
- Cerner Multum (via Revolution Health): What are the Possible Side Effects of Mefenamic Acid?
- eMedTV: Side Effects of Mefenamic Acid
- DrugLib: Ponstel (Mefenamic Acid) - Side Effects and Adverse Reactions
- DailyMed: Ponstel (Mefenamic Acid) - Adverse Reactions
- DrugDigest: What Side Effects may I Notice From This Medicine?
What are the Alternatives to Mefenamic Acid?
- OrganizedWisdom: Danocrine | Orudis | Anaprox | Advil | Motrin
- Mayo Clinic: Menstrual Cramps - Treatments and Drugs
- MedicineNet: What is the Treatment for Common Menstrual Cramps (Primary Dysmenorrhea)
What are the Holistic Alternatives to Mefenamic Acid?
- Mayo Clinic: Menstrual Cramps - Lifestyle and Home Remedies
- About.com: Natural Remedies for Menstrual Cramps
- GrannyMed: Home Remedies for Menstruation Pain
Wisdom, Blogs and Message Boards about Mefenamic Acid
- Yahoo Answers: What are Example Brands of Mefenamic Acid?
- Dreamwalker: Tylenol Versus Mefenamic Acid
- DailyStrength: Mefenamic Acid Reviews
- HealthBoards: Period Pain Question
Abuse of Mefenamic Acid
- Cerner Multum (via Revolution Health): What Happens if I Overdose on Mefenamic Acid?
- DailyMed: Ponstel (Mefenamic Acid) - Overdosage
- RxList: Ponstel Overdosage & Contraindications
Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Mefenamic Acid
- JAMA: Articles About Mefenamic Acid
- PubMed Central: List of Mefenamic Acid Articles
- Google Scholar: Mefenamic Acid Articles
Research Notes References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (via MedlinePlus): Mefenamic Acid
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