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    Mefenamic acid is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug used to relieve moderate pain for no more than one week by inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis. It should not be used in patients with hypersensitivity to mefenamic acid or aspirin allergy, or as preoperative pain treatment before coronary artery bypass grafting due to risk of adverse effects like leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, gastrointestinal issues, and hepatotoxicity.

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    Mefenamic acid is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug used to relieve moderate pain for no more than one week by inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis. It should not be used in patients with hypersensitivity to mefenamic acid or aspirin allergy, or as preoperative pain treatment before coronary artery bypass grafting due to risk of adverse effects like leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, gastrointestinal issues, and hepatotoxicity.

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    Mefenamic Acid

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    Mefenamic acid is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug used to relieve moderate pain for no more than one week by inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis. It should not be used in patients with hypersensitivity to mefenamic acid or aspirin allergy, or as preoperative pain treatment before coronary artery bypass grafting due to risk of adverse effects like leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, gastrointestinal issues, and hepatotoxicity.

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    ) Drug Study

    Drug
    Mefenamic Acid 500mg 1CAP Q6*

    Action
    Classification/Acti on: Non steroidal anti inflammatory drug (NSAID) Mechanism of Action: Produces antiinflammatory, analgesic, and antipyretic effects, possibly through inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis.

    Indication
    Relief of moderate pain when therapy will not exceed one week.

    Contraindication
    Contraindicated with hypersensitivity to mefenamic acid, aspirin allergy, and as treatment of preoperative pain with coronary artery bypass grafting.

    Adverse Effect
    Blood: Leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, agranulocytosis, aplastic anemia. CNS: Drowsiness, dizziness, nervousness, headache. CV: Edema EENT: Blurred vision, eye irritation. GI: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, peptic ulceration, hemorrhage. GU: Dysuria, hematuria, nephrotoxicity Hepatic : Hepatotoxicity Skin: Rash, urticaria.

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