mefenamic acid has been researched along with Melena in 3 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.
Melena: The black, tarry, foul-smelling FECES that contain degraded blood.
| Excerpt | Relevance | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| "A 46-year-old woman developed hematemesis and melena two weeks after starting mefenamic acid therapy for osteoarthritis of the spine." | 7.65 | Gastritis, duodenitis, and bleeding duodenal ulcer following mefenamic acid therapy. ( Plotzker, R; Popky, G; Ross, M; Rubin, W; Safina, FJ; Wolfe, JA, 1976) |
| "A 46-year-old woman developed hematemesis and melena two weeks after starting mefenamic acid therapy for osteoarthritis of the spine." | 3.65 | Gastritis, duodenitis, and bleeding duodenal ulcer following mefenamic acid therapy. ( Plotzker, R; Popky, G; Ross, M; Rubin, W; Safina, FJ; Wolfe, JA, 1976) |
| Timeframe | Studies, this research(%) | All Research% |
|---|---|---|
| pre-1990 | 3 (100.00) | 18.7374 |
| 1990's | 0 (0.00) | 18.2507 |
| 2000's | 0 (0.00) | 29.6817 |
| 2010's | 0 (0.00) | 24.3611 |
| 2020's | 0 (0.00) | 2.80 |
| Authors | Studies |
|---|---|
| Wolfe, JA | 1 |
| Plotzker, R | 1 |
| Safina, FJ | 1 |
| Ross, M | 1 |
| Popky, G | 1 |
| Rubin, W | 1 |
| Buchmann, E | 1 |
1 trial available for mefenamic acid and Melena
| Article | Year |
|---|---|
Mefenamic acid compared with indomethacin and placebo in osteoarthritis.
Topics: Anti-Inflammatory Agents; Clinical Trials as Topic; Diarrhea; Digestion; Duodenal Ulcer; Female; Fol | 1966 |
2 other studies available for mefenamic acid and Melena
| Article | Year |
|---|---|
Gastritis, duodenitis, and bleeding duodenal ulcer following mefenamic acid therapy.
Topics: Duodenal Diseases; Duodenal Ulcer; Female; Gastritis; Hematemesis; Humans; Mefenamic Acid; Melena; M | 1976 |
Discussion on clinical trials of the fenamates.
Topics: Analgesia; Anti-Inflammatory Agents; Arthritis, Rheumatoid; Aspirin; Central Nervous System; Flufena | 1966 |