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mefenamic acid

CHEBI:CHEBI_6717

Definition

An aminobenzoic acid that is anthranilic acid in which one of the hydrogens attached to the nitrogen is replaced by a 2,3-dimethylphenyl group. Although classed as a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, its anti-inflammatory properties are considered to be minor. It is used to relieve mild to moderate pain, including headaches, dental pain, osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.

Chemical Information

Molecular Formula
C15H15NO2
Molecular Mass
241.28510
Charge
0
SMILES
Cc1cccc(Nc2ccccc2C(O)=O)c1C
InChI
InChI=1S/C15H15NO2/c1-10-6-5-9-13(11(10)2)16-14-8-4-3-7-12(14)15(17)18/h3-9,16H,1-2H3,(H,17,18)
InChIKey
HYYBABOKPJLUIN-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Alternative Names

  • 2-[(2,3-dimethylphenyl)amino]benzoic acid
  • acide mefenamique
  • acido mefenamico
  • acidum mefenamicum
  • CI-473
  • CN 35355
  • CN-35355
  • INF 3355
  • INF-3355
  • mefenamic acid
  • Mefenaminsaeure
  • N-(2,3-xylyl)-2-aminobenzoic acid
  • N-2,3-xylylanthranilic acid
  • Ponstel

Treatment Applications

Drug Classification

Important Medical Information

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  • Drug interactions may occur with other medications.

Additional Identifiers

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DRON_00010000
257844
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Additional References

Wikipedia:Mefenamic_acid

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