Mefenamic Acid Definition

mĕfə-nămĭk
noun
A crystalline compound, C15 H15 NO2 , used as an anti-inflammatory drug and as an analgesic.
American Heritage Medicine

A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug used to treat pain, including menstrual pain.

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Synonyms:
  • Ponstel

Origin of Mefenamic Acid

  • (di)me(thyl) alteration of phen(yl) am(inobenzo)ic acid

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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