Substance / Medication

Mefenamic acid

Overview

Clinical overview including description, indications, and evidence base is pending physician authorship or FDA SPL integration. Graph-derived relationship data is available below.

Indications & Related Conditions

Conditions associated via SNOMED clinical relationships

Administration & Protocol

Dosing, route, and treatment protocol

Administration details including route, dosing schedules, preparation instructions, and contraindications are pending physician authorship.

Monitoring & Follow-Up

Biomarkers relevant to this intervention via related conditions

No monitoring biomarkers have been mapped yet. Biomarker-intervention linkages are derived through related conditions and will expand as the knowledge graph grows.

Clinical Trials

2 trials linked to this intervention

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Total Trials
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Recruiting
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With Results

Research Evidence

Published studies and systematic reviews

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Single dose oral mefenamic acid for acute postoperative pain in adults.
Moll Rachel, Derry Sheena, Moore R Andrew et al. · Cochrane Database Syst Rev · 2011
PMID: 21412904Meta-AnalysisFull text (PMC)
Comparison of effect of auriculotherapy and mefenamic acid on the severity and systemic symptoms of primary dysmenorrhea: a randomized clinical trial.
Vahedi Masoomeh, Hasanpoor-Azghady Seyedeh Batool, Amiri-Farahani Leila et al. · Trials · 2021
PMID: 34565433RCTFull text (PMC)
Randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial studying the effects of Turmeric in combination with mefenamic acid in patients with primary dysmenorrhoea.
Hesami Sepideh, Kavianpour Maria, Rashidi Nooshabadi Mohamadreza et al. · J Gynecol Obstet Hum Reprod · 2021
PMID: 32585392RCT
Effects of Mefenamic Acid in Pain Control during Loop Electrical Excision Procedure:A Prospective Double-Blind Randomized Control Trial.
Dabpookhiew Poochit, Temtanakitpaisan Amornrat, Kietpeerakool Chumnan et al. · Asian Pac J Cancer Prev · 2020
PMID: 33369462RCTFull text (PMC)
Comparison of the effect of honey and mefenamic acid on the severity of pain in women with primary dysmenorrhea.
Amiri Farahani Ë Leila, Hasanpoor-Azghdy Seyedeh Batool, Kasraei Hengameh et al. · Arch Gynecol Obstet · 2017
PMID: 28623433RCT
The effect of mefenamic acid and ginger on pain relief in primary dysmenorrhea: a randomized clinical trial.
Shirvani Marjan Ahmad, Motahari-Tabari Narges, Alipour Abbas · Arch Gynecol Obstet · 2015
PMID: 25399316RCT
Comparison of the effects of Matricaria chamomila (Chamomile) extract and mefenamic acid on the intensity of premenstrual syndrome.
Sharifi Farangis, Simbar Masoumeh, Mojab Faraz et al. · Complement Ther Clin Pract · 2014
PMID: 24439651RCT
Fenoverine vs. mefenamic acid in the treatment of primary dysmenorrhea.
Lira-Plascencia J, Arzola-Paniagua A, Carranza-Lira S · Int J Gynaecol Obstet · 2006
PMID: 16524578RCT
The effect of mefenamic acid on controlling irregular uterine bleeding second to Implanon use.
Phaliwong Paweena, Taneepanichskul Surasak · J Med Assoc Thai · 2004
PMID: 21213495RCT

Research data from MEDLINE/PubMed

Benefits & Expected Outcomes

Benefits, expected outcomes, efficacy data, and NNT (Number Needed to Treat) are pending physician authorship and evidence review.

Risks & Side Effects

Risk profile, common and serious adverse effects, contraindications, and drug interactions are pending physician authorship.

Related Symptoms

Symptoms associated with conditions this intervention addresses

No related symptoms have been mapped yet. Symptom linkages are derived through associated conditions.

Alternatives & Comparisons

Alternative treatments, comparison data, and clinical decision support are pending physician authorship.

Medical Disclaimer

This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or treatment plan.

Do not start, stop, or change any treatment without consulting your healthcare provider.

Quick Facts

Type
Substance / Medication
Fully Specified Name
Mefenamic acid (substance)
SNOMED CT
387185008
UMLS CUI
C0025152

Clinical Data

This intervention maps to 2 entities in the Healos knowledge graph.

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Conditions
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Biomarkers
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Specialists
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Symptoms
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Clinical Trials

Data is sourced from SNOMED CT, UMLS, and the Healos clinical knowledge graph. Content sections marked as pending require physician authorship. Consult a healthcare provider before starting any treatment.