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mefenamic acid and Chemical Dependence

mefenamic acid has been researched along with Chemical Dependence in 4 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
"A 22 year old heroin addict was admitted with tonic-clonic seizures, confusion and agitation 10 hours after taking mefenamic acid 5 grams orally and 2."3.67A case of intravenous and oral mefenamic acid poisoning. ( Canning, GP; McKillop, G, 1987)

Research

Studies (4)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19903 (75.00)18.7374
1990's1 (25.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Crane, T1
Badminton, MN1
Dawson, CM1
Rainbow, SJ1
McKillop, G1
Canning, GP1
Nanra, RS1
Kincaid-Smith, P1
Done, AK1

Reviews

1 review available for mefenamic acid and Chemical Dependence

ArticleYear
Chronic effect of analgesics on the kidney.
    Progress in biochemical pharmacology, 1972, Volume: 7

    Topics: Aminopyrine; Analgesics; Animals; Antipyrine; Aspirin; Caffeine; Chronic Disease; Drug Combinations;

1972

Other Studies

3 other studies available for mefenamic acid and Chemical Dependence

ArticleYear
Mefenamic acid prevents assessment of drug abuse with EMIT assays.
    Clinical chemistry, 1993, Volume: 39, Issue:3

    Topics: Diagnostic Errors; Drug Interactions; Enzyme Multiplied Immunoassay Technique; Female; Humans; Mefen

1993
A case of intravenous and oral mefenamic acid poisoning.
    Scottish medical journal, 1987, Volume: 32, Issue:3

    Topics: Administration, Oral; Adult; Confusion; Heroin; Humans; Injections, Intravenous; Male; Mefenamic Aci

1987
Antipyretics.
    Pediatric clinics of North America, 1972, Volume: 19, Issue:1

    Topics: Acetaminophen; Analgesics; Aspirin; Child; Health Education; Humans; Indomethacin; Mefenamic Acid; P

1972