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mefenamic acid and Brain Swelling

mefenamic acid has been researched along with Brain Swelling in 1 studies

Mefenamic Acid: A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent with analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and antipyretic properties. It is an inhibitor of cyclooxygenase.
mefenamic acid : An aminobenzoic acid that is anthranilic acid in which one of the hydrogens attached to the nitrogen is replaced by a 2,3-dimethylphenyl group. Although classed as a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, its anti-inflammatory properties are considered to be minor. It is used to relieve mild to moderate pain, including headaches, dental pain, osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Furthermore, mefenamic acid reduced cerebral edema when measured as a function of brain water content."1.35Evidence for neuroprotection by the fenamate NSAID, mefenamic acid. ( Halliwell, RF; Khansari, PS, 2009)

Research

Studies (1)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's1 (100.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Khansari, PS1
Halliwell, RF1

Other Studies

1 other study available for mefenamic acid and Brain Swelling

ArticleYear
Evidence for neuroprotection by the fenamate NSAID, mefenamic acid.
    Neurochemistry international, 2009, Volume: 55, Issue:7

    Topics: Animals; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Brain Edema; Cell Death; Glutamic Acid; Hippocampu

2009