What are Mefenamat Acid Medications for?

What are Mefenamat Acid Medications for?

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Generic Name: Mefenamat Acid

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Function

What is mefenamic acid for?

Mefenamic acid is a medicine for treating mild to moderate pain. Often used as a medicine for a toothache, headaches, and relieve pain during menstruation.

Mefenamic acid or mefenamic acid is known as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). This drug can also be used to treat gout attacks.

The dose of mefenamic acid and the side effects of mefenamic acid will be explained further below.

How to drink acid mefenamic?

Mefenamic acid is usually taken 4 times a day with a glass of mineral water (8 ounces or 240 milliliters) or according to the doctor's directions. Don't lie down for at least 10 minutes after taking this medicine. If there is a disturbance in the stomach, take this medicine with food or milk. Do not take mefenamic acid along with antacids except with a doctor's direction.

Certain antacids may change the amount of mefenamic acid absorbed by the body.

Dosage is given based on medical conditions and response to treatment. To reduce the risk of stomach bleeding and other side effects, take this medication at the lowest dose for a short time.

Do not raise your dose, drink regularly, or consume longer than recommended. This drug should not be taken more than 7 days at a time.

If you take this drug as a basic "need" (not every day), please keep in mind that this drug works well when consumed at the first sign of pain. If you wait until the signs get worse, the medicine won't work properly.

If you use this drug for menstrual pain, take your first dose immediately after menstruation or when the pain arrives. Usually, you only need to consume for the first 2 or 3 days during the month.

Tell your doctor if your pain is not reduced or worse or if you have other new symptoms.

How do you store acid mefenamic?

This drug is best stored at room temperature, away from direct light and damp places. Don't keep it in the bathroom. Don't freeze. Other brands of this drug may have different storage rules. Pay attention to the storage instructions on the product packaging or ask your pharmacist. Keep all medicines out of reach of children and pets. Do not flush medicine into the toilet or into the sewer unless instructed. Dispose of this product if the validity period has expired or if it is no longer needed. Consult with a local pharmacist or waste disposal company about how to safely dispose of your product.

Dose

The information provided is not a substitute for medical advice. ALWAYS consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting treatment. 

What is the dose of mefenamic acid for adults?

Mefenamic acid dose to treat pain:

Mefenamic acid 500 mg followed by 250 mg every 6 hours as needed, not more than 7 days.

The dose of mefenamic acid for menstrual pain: 

500 mg followed by 250 mg every 6 hours from the start of menstruation.

What is the dosage of mefenamic acid for children?

Mefenamic acid dosage for children 14-18 years:

500 mg followed by 250 mg every 6 hours as needed, not more than 7 days.

In what dosages are mefenamic acid available? 

Capsules: 250 mg.

Side effects

What side effects can be experienced due to mefenamic acid?

Side effects of mefenamic acid are not serious but sometimes occur, including:

• Nausea, heartburn or abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation, bloating
• Dizziness, headaches, nervousness
• The skin feels itchy or there is a rash
• Dry mouth
• Sweating, runny nose
• Blurred vision
• Buzzing in the ear

Stop taking mefenamic acid and seek medical attention or contact your doctor when you have serious side effects:

• Chest pain, fatigue, shortness of breath, lack of clarity in speech, problems with vision or balance
• Black, bloody stools, coughing up blood or vomiting that looks like coffee grounds
• Rarely urinate or not at all
• Pain, heat, or bleeding during urination
• Nausea, abdominal pain, fever, loss of appetite, dark urine, colored stools like clay, jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes)
• Fever, sore throat, and headache, skin blisters, flaking, and there is a red rash on the skin
• Bruising, severe tingling, numbness, muscle weakness

Not everyone experiences the following side effects. There may be some side effects that are not mentioned above. If you have concerns about certain side effects, consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Prevention & Warning

What should be known before using mefenamic acid?

Before men

consume mefenamic acid,

• Tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to mefenamic acid, aspirin or other NSAIDs such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) and naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn), other drugs, other inactive ingredients in the mefenamic acid capsule. Ask your pharmacist for a list of inactive ingredients
• Tell your doctor and pharmacist a prescription and that is not written on prescription drugs, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products that you consume and will consume. Be sure to mention the antacids of these drugs: antacids; angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) substances such as benazepril (Lotensin), captopril (Capoten), enalapril (Vasotec), fosinopril (Monopril), lisinopril (Prinivil, Zestril), moexipril (Univasc), perindopril (Aceon), quinapril (Accupril) , ramipril (Altace), and trandolapril (Mavik); amiodarone (Cordarone, Pacerone); atazanavir (Reyataz); clopidogrel (Plavix); diuretics ('water pills'), efavirenz (Sustiva); fluconazole (Diflucan); fluvastatin (Lescol); metronidazole (Flagyl); lithium (Eskalith, Lithobid); lovastatin (Mevacor); methotrexate (Rheumatrex); ritonavir (Norvir, in Kaletra); sulfamethoxazole (in Bactrim, Septra); sulfinpyrazone (Anturane); trimethoprim (Proloprim); and zafirlukast (Accolate). Your doctor may change the dosage of the medication or monitor you carefully to see any side effects
• Tell your doctor if you have experienced or have experienced conditions such as asthma, especially if you often feel nasal congestion or a runny nose or nasal polyps (swelling in the inside of the nose); swelling of the hands, feet, ankles and lower legs (fluid retention); liver or kidney disease
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, especially if you are in the last month of pregnancy, you plan to become pregnant, or breastfeed. If you are pregnant when using mefenamic acid, contact a doctor immediately
• If you are going for surgery, including dental surgery, tell your doctor or dentist that you are using mefenamic acid

Is mefenamic acid safe for pregnant and lactating women?

There is no adequate research on the risk of using mefenamic acid in pregnant or lactating women. Always consult your doctor to consider the potential benefits and risks before using this drug. This drug is included in the risk of pregnancy category C (possibly risky) according to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Here's a reference to the FDA risk category according to the FDA:

• A = Not Risky
• B = Not risky in some studies
• C = Probably risky
• D = There is positive evidence of risk
• X = Contraindication
• N = unknown

It is not known whether mefenamic acid can be absorbed into breast milk or whether it is harmful to the baby. Don't use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breastfeeding.

Interaction

What medicines might interact with mefenamic acid?

Drug interactions can change the performance of your medication or increase the risk of serious side effects. Not all possible drug interactions are listed in this document. Keep a list of all the products you use (including prescription / non-prescription medicines and herbal products) and consult your doctor or pharmacist. Don't start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicine without the doctor's approval.

Tell your doctor if you take antidepressants such as citalopram (Celexa), duloxetine (Cymbalta), escitalopram (Lexapro), fluoxetine (Prozac, Sarafem, Symbyax), fluvoxamine (Luvox), paroxetine (Paxil), sertraline (Zoloft), or venlafaxine (Effexor). Eating one of these drugs along with mefenamic acid can cause bruising or bleeding easily.

Before using mefenamic acid, tell the doctor if you use one of the following drugs:

• Blood thinners such as warfarin (Coumadin
• Diuretic (water pill) such as furosemide (Lasix)
• Cyclosporine (Gengraf, Neoral, Sandimmune)
• Lithium (Eskalith, Lithobid)
• Methotrexate (Rheumatrex, Trexall)
• Steroids (prednisone and others); or
• Aspirin or NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) such as diclofenac (Voltaren), etodolac (Lodine), fenoprofen (Nalfon), flurbiprofen (Ansaid), ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), indomethacin (Indocin), ketoprofen (Orudis) , ketorolac (Toradol), meclofenamate (Meclomen), meloxicam (Mobic), Nabumetone (Relafen), Naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn), Piroxicam (Feldene), and others

Can food or alcohol interact with mefenamic acid?

Certain drugs should not be used when eating or when eating certain foods because drug interactions can occur. Eating alcohol or tobacco with certain drugs can also cause interactions to occur. Discuss the use of your medicine with food, alcohol, or tobacco with your health care provider.

What health conditions can interact with mefenamic acid?

The existence of other health problems in your body can affect the use of this drug. Tell your doctor if you have other health problems, specifically:

• Anemia or
• Asthma
• Bleeding problems
• Blood clots
• Edema (fluid retention or swelling in the body)
• History of heart attack
• Heart disease (for example, congestive heart failure)
• Hypertension (high blood pressure)
• Kidney illness
• Liver disease (for example, hepatitis)
• Pain in the stomach or intestines
• Stroke history Use carefully. This drug can aggravate the condition
• Asthma-sensitive aspirin
• Severe kidney disease
• Stomach ulcers, active - this medication should not be given to patients with this condition
• Heart surgery (for example, [CABG] coronary artery bypass surgery) - this medication is not used to relieve pain before or after surgery

Overdose

What should I do in an emergency or overdose?

In cases of emergency or overdose, contact the emergency services provider (112) or immediately to the nearest hospital emergency room.

Signs of overdose include:

• Excessive exhaustion
• Nausea
• Throws up
• Stomach ache
• Vomiting bleeds and looks like coffee powder
• Dark and bloody stools
• Slow breathing
• Comma (loss of consciousness at some time period)

What should I do if I miss a dose?

If you forget one dose of this drug, drink it as soon as possible. However, if it is nearing the next dose, skip the missed dose and return to the usual dosage schedule. Don't double the dose.

source:

MIMS. Mefenamic Acid. 2016. http://mims.com/Indonesia/Home/GatewaySubscription/?generic=Mefenamic+Acid Accessed January 18th, 2016