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mefenamic acid and Substance-Related Disorders

mefenamic acid has been researched along with Substance-Related Disorders 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.

Substance-Related Disorders: Disorders related to substance use or abuse.

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 Substance-Related Disorders

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 Substance-Related Disorders

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