Drug reference
meclofenamic acid
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Drug class
Musculoskeletal (NSAIDs)
Mechanism of action
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that elicits anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antipyretic activity. Inhibits synthesis of prostaglandins in body tissues by inhibiting at least 2 cyclo-oxygenase (COX) isoenzymes, COX-1 and COX-2.
Common side effects
- Rash
- Flatulence
- Nausea
- Pyrosis
- Diarrhea
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity Patients who have experienced asthma, urticaria, or allergic-type reactions after taking aspirin or other NSAIDs; severe, rarely fatal, anaphylacticlike reactions to NSAIDs have been reported in such patients In the setting CABG surgery
Related conditions
Frequently asked questions
What drug class is meclofenamic acid?
meclofenamic acid belongs to: Musculoskeletal.
How does meclofenamic acid work?
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that elicits anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antipyretic activity. Inhibits synthesis of prostaglandins in body tissues by inhibiting at least 2 cyclo-oxygenase (COX) isoenzymes, COX-1 and COX-2.
What are the common side effects of meclofenamic acid?
Rash, Flatulence, Nausea, Pyrosis, Diarrhea
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