2006-11-25 05:56:08 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Diabetes
It's a pain reliever designed for women who have painful periods.
2006-11-25 05:58:38 · answer #1 · answered by Stuart 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Mefenamic acid is used to relieve mild to moderate pain, including menstrual pain (pain that happens before or during a menstrual period). Mefenamic acid is in a class of medications called NSAIDs. It works by stopping the body's production of a substance that causes pain, fever, and inflammation.
2006-11-25 05:59:06 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Naranjo scale is a scale of how NSAIDS, anti-inflammatory drugs effects the body.Ketrolac is an Nsaid as is Menenamic. A skin test is when a small amount of the substance that caused the allergic reaction is injected under the skin and if a reaction appears it shows that the patient is allergic to the medication. The ER doctor is not liable for for negligence. He tried the safest medication available for this type of injury, The clinical pharmacist knows as much about medications and the side effects of drugs I am an RN and a Certified Pharmacy Technician
2016-03-12 23:09:58 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This belongs to the group of medicines known as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
Mefenamic Acid can be used to relieve mild to moderate pain after operations and in rheumatoid arthritis, juvenile arthritis, and osteoarthritis. It can also be used to treat abnormally heavy menstrual bleeding and period (menstrual) pain.
Mefenamic Acid works by preventing the production of irritant chemicals that cause pain and inflammation in the body.
Mefenamic Acid is available in tablet, capsule and paediatric oral solution form.
2006-11-25 06:23:46 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a NSAID (non steroid anti imflammatory drug) like asprin.
It works by stopping the body's production of a substance that causes pain, fever, and inflammation
2006-11-25 06:00:25 · answer #5 · answered by janellie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2017-03-01 01:41:09 · answer #7 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What is this medicine used for?
This medicine is used for the treatment of mild to moderate pain, inflammation, and fever; rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis; and dysmenorrhea.
How does it work?
Mefenamic acid reduces inflammation and pain by blocking production and release of chemicals that produce it. It controls fever by regulating the body's thermostat in the brain.
How is it best taken?
Take with or without food. Take with food if this medicine causes an upset stomach.
What are the precautions when taking this medicine?
If you are 65 or older, use this medicine with caution. Can cause severe side effects.
Avoid alcohol (includes wine, beer, and liquor). Can cause increases in stomach irritation.
If you have had a stomach ulcer or bleeding, tell healthcare provider.
Use caution if you have kidney disease. Talk with healthcare provider.
Use caution if you have a weakened heart. May cause increased shortness of breath or weight gain. Talk with healthcare provider.
Use caution if you have high blood pressure. Your blood pressure may increase. Talk with healthcare provider.
You will have a tendency to bleed more easily. Tell dentists, surgeons, and other healthcare providers about this medicine. You may be instructed to stop this medication for a while before any procedure. Ask for specific instructions about the time for stopping and restarting.
Avoid aspirin, aspirin-containing products, other pain medicines, other blood thinners (warfarin, ticlopidine, clopidogrel), garlic, ginseng, ginkgo, and vitamin E while taking. Talk with healthcare provider.
Tell healthcare provider if you are allergic to any medicine, especially aspirin, or have asthma. Make sure to tell about the allergy and how it affected you. This includes telling about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, throat; or any other symptoms involved.
Tell healthcare provider if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant. Do not use in the third trimester of pregnancy.
Tell healthcare provider if you are breast-feeding.
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What are the common side effects of this medicine?
Feeling sleepy or unable to think clearly. Avoid driving, doing other tasks or activities that require you to be alert until you see how this medicine affects you.
Belly pain, heartburn, cramps, diarrhea, gas.
Constipation. More liquids, regular exercise, or a fiber-containing diet may help. Talk to healthcare provider about a stool softener or laxative.
Nausea or vomiting. Small frequent meals, frequent mouth care, sucking hard candy, or chewing gum may help.
Stomach bleeding or ulceration. Watch stools for dark, tarry black color. Talk with healthcare provider.
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What should I monitor?
Follow up with healthcare provider.
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Reasons to call healthcare provider immediately
Signs of a life-threatening reaction. These include wheezing; tightness in the chest; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; fits; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Severe nausea, vomiting, and/or diarrhea.
Blood in the stool and toilet bowl, vomiting blood, or coughing up blood.
Unusual bruising or bleeding.
Any rash.
No improvement in condition or feeling worse.
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How should I store this medicine?
Store tablets in a tight, light-resistant container at room temperature.
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General statements
Do not share your medicine with others and do not take anyone else's medicine.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children and pets.
Keep a list of all your medicines (prescription, herbal/supplements, vitamins, over-the-counter) with you. Give this list to healthcare provider (doctor, nurse, pharmacist, physician assistant).
Talk with healthcare provider before starting any new medicine, including over-the-counter or natural products (herbs, vitamins).
250 mg is the dosage they give you.
2006-11-25 06:01:11 · answer #8 · answered by Stephanie F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was prescribed it for migraine and it worked, for a while at least but I hear its mainly used to treat painful periods.
2006-11-25 06:21:44 · answer #9 · answered by sladelover 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-04-28 13:29:01 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋