Mefenamic Acid Pharmacology

Mefenamic Acid

About Mefenamic Acid
NSAID, Analgesic,antiinflammatory.
Mechanism of Action of Mefenamic Acid
Mefenamic acid has analgesic, anti-inflammatory and antipyretic action. It acts by inhibiting Prostaglandin (PGs) synthesis and their release at the site of injury. Prostaglandins cause tenderness and amplify the action of other analgesics. Mefenamic acid inhibits cyclo-oxygenase enzyme and antagonizes prostaglandin actions.
Pharmacokinets of Mefenamic Acid
Absorption: Mefenamic acid is well absorbed after oral administration. Distribution: It is distributed in the body in protein bound form. Metabolism: It is metabolised in the liver. Excretion: Mefenamic acid and its metabolites are excreted mainly in the urine.
Onset of Action for Mefenamic Acid
1-2 hours.
Duration of Action for Mefenamic Acid
6 hours.
Half Life of Mefenamic Acid
2-4 hours.
Side Effects of Mefenamic Acid
1.Nausea
2.Vomiting
3.Anorexia
4.Diarrhoea
5.Gastrointestinal bleeding
6.Abdominal distress
7.Constipation
8.Peptic ulcer
9.Dyspepsia
10.Headache
11.Flatulence
12.Drowsiness
13.Insomnia
14.Agranulocytosis
15.Aplastic anaemia
16.Thrombocytopenia
17.Dizziness
18.Rash
Contra-indications of Mefenamic Acid
1.Hypersensitivity to Mefenamic acid and other NSAIDs
2.Inflammatory bowel disease
3.Peptic ulcer
Special Precautions while taking Mefenamic Acid
1.Hepatic impairment
2.Renal impairment
3.Hypertension
4.Gastrointestinal diseases
5.Pre existing asthma
6.Patient on anticoagulant therapy
7.Heart failure
8.Myocardial infarction
9.Stroke
Pregnancy Related Information
Contraindicated
Old Age Related Information
Use with caution
Breast Feeding Related Information
Contraindicated
Children Related Information
Below 14 years: contraindicated
NEONATES: used only to close the patent ductus arteriosus as IV form only
Indications for Mefenamic Acid
1.Muscular aches
2.Primary Dysmenorrhoea
3.Headaches
4.Acute gout
5.Dental pain
6.Patent ductus arteriosus
Interactions for Mefenamic Acid
N/A
Typical Dosage for Mefenamic Acid
Adult: initial dose: 500 mg followed by 250 mg every 6 hours. Treatment is continued maximum up to 1 week.
Children above 14 years:
500 mg followed by 250 mg every 6 hours. Treatment is continued maximum up to 1 week.
Children below 14 years: not recommended.


Schedule of Mefenamic Acid
H
Storage Requirements for Mefenamic Acid
Store Mefenamic acid at room temperature in a tightly closed light resistant container.
Effects of Missed Dosage of Mefenamic Acid
Take the missed dose as soon as noticed and if it is the time for next dose then skip the missed dose. Continue the regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Effects of Overdose of Mefenamic Acid
Give supportive measures and symptomatic treatment. Drug can be removed from the body by gastric lavage or by inducing emesis. Absorption of the drug can be reduced by administration of activated charcoal.

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