A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent with analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and antipyretic properties. It is an inhibitor of cyclooxygenase.
A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent with analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and antipyretic properties. It is an inhibitor of cyclooxygenase.
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Chemical Name |
Mefenamic Acid |
IUPAC Name |
2-(2,3-dimethylphenyl)aminobenzoic acid |
CAS Number |
61-68-7 |
Molecular Formula |
C15H15NO2 |
Synonyms |
N-[(2,3-DIMETHYLPHENYL)AMINO]BENZOIC ACID;N-(2,3-DIMETHYLPHENYL)ANTHRANILIC ACID;n-(2,3-xylyl)anthranilic acid;2-((2,3-dimethyl(phenyl)amino)-benzoicaci;2-((2,3-dimethylphenyl)amino)-benzoicaci;2-(2,3-Dimethylanilino)benzoic acid;2’,3’-dimethyl-2-diphenylaminecarboxylicaci;2-Diphenylaminecarboxylic acid, 2',3'-dimethyl- |
Application |
For the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, dysmenorrhea, and mild to moderate pain, inflammation, and fever. |