Products There are currently no registered medicines containing niflumic acid in many countries. It is administered in the form of capsules and gel, among others. Structure and properties Niflumic acid (C13H9F3N2O2, Mr = 282.2 g/mol) exists as a pale yellow crystalline powder that is practically insoluble in water. It is an anthranilic acid derivative such … Niflumic Acid
Products Tolfenamic acid is commercially available as tablets and as a solution for injection as a veterinary drug. It has been approved in many countries since 1997. Structure and properties Tolfenamic acid (C14H12ClNO2, Mr = 261.7 g/mol) is an anthranilic acid derivative and therefore has a similar structure to mefenamic acid (Ponstan, generic). The aminobenzoic … Tolfenamic Acid
Products Mefenamic acid is commercially available in the form of film-coated tablets, capsules, suppositories, and oral suspension. The drug has been approved in many countries since 1965. In addition to the original Ponstan, various generics are available. In many countries, the drug is known to both specialists and the general public and is frequently taken. … Mefenamic Acid
Symptoms Photosensitivity often manifests like sunburn in extensive skin redness, pain, a burning sensation, blistering, and hyperpigmentation after healing. Other possible skin reactions include eczema, itching, urticaria, telangiectasia, tingling, and edema. The nails may also be affected less frequently and may peel off in front (photoonycholysis). The symptoms are limited to the areas of the … Photosensitivity
Drug gastric protection Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are commonly used for acute and long-term treatment of painful and inflammatory conditions. Active ingredients used include, for example, diclofenac, acetylsalicylic acid, ibuprofen, naproxen, and mefenamic acid. However, their use is limited by adverse effects that affect the upper digestive tract and are due to inhibition of prostaglandin … Stomach Protection
Products Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are available in numerous dosage forms. These include film-coated tablets, tablets, sustained-release tablets, oral suspensions, oral granules, suppositories, NSAID eye drops, lozenges, emulsifying gels, and creams (selection). The first active ingredient from this group was salicylic acid, which was used medicinally in the 19th century in the form of the … NSAID
Products Etofenamate is commercially available as gel, emgel, spray, and patch (Rheumalix, Rheumalix forte, Traumalix, Traumalix forte). It has been approved in many countries since 1993. Structure and properties Etofenamate (C18H18F3NO4, Mr = 369.4 g/mol) exists as a yellowish, viscous liquid that is practically insoluble in water. Like mefenamic acid and flufenamic acid, it is … Etofenamat
Products Flunixin is commercially available as a solution for injection. It has been approved in many countries since 1982. Structure and properties Flunixin (C14H11F3N2O2, Mr = 296.2 g/mol) is present in drugs as flunixinmeglumine. It has a similar structure to diclofenac or mefenamic acid. Effects Flunixin (ATCvet QM01AG90) has analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and antipyretic properties. The … Flunixin
Symptoms The most common symptoms include cramping or dull abdominal pain. In addition, numerous other symptoms may occur, such as headache, menstrual migraine, back pain, pain in the legs, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting, diarrhea, weakness, dizziness, flushing of the skin, flushing, sleep disturbances, mood swings, depression, irritability, and nervousness. The symptoms first appear … Menstrual Cramps
Products Analgesics are available in numerous dosage forms. These include, for example, tablets, effervescent tablets, powders, granules, suppositories, syrups, transdermal patches, and injectables. One of the oldest painkillers is opium, which is obtained from the incised, immature capsules of the opium poppy. It has been used medicinally for thousands of years. The first synthetic analgesics, … Painkiller
Products Flufenamic acid is commercially available as cream, gel, emgel, and ointment exclusively in combination preparations for external use (e.g., Assan). It was developed in the 1960s. Structure and properties Flufenamic acid (C14H10F3NO2, Mr = 281.23 g/mol) belongs to the anthranilic acid derivatives and fenamates, like etofenamate and mefenamic acid. Effects Flufenamic acid (ATC M01AG03) … Flufenamic Acid
Products In many countries, finished drug products containing meclofenamic acid are currently no longer available. Meclomen capsules are out of stock. Structure and properties Meclofenamic acid (C14H11Cl2NO2, Mr = 296.1 g/mol) belongs to the anthranilic acid derivatives. It is structurally related to mefenamic acid (Ponstan, generics) and is present in drugs as meclofenamate sodium, a … Meclofenamic Acid
