Ponstel

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Overview:

Ponstel
(when available)

Pharmacology and use:
Mefenamic acid, an anthranilic acid derivative, is a member of the fenamate group of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). It exhibits anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antipyretic activities. Similar to other NSAIDs, mefenamic acid inhibits prostaglandin synthetase. For the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, dysmenorrhea, and mild to moderate pain, inflammation, and fever.

Mechanism Of Action:
Mefenamic acid binds the prostaglandin synthetase receptors COX-1 and COX-2, inhibiting the action of prostaglandin synthetase. As these receptors have a role as a major mediator of inflammation and/or a role for prostanoid signaling in activity-dependent plasticity, the symptoms of pain are temporarily reduced.

News Articles on Mefenamic acid

Sciele Pharma, Inc. Reports Results for Fourth Quarter and Year ...  -  Feb 27, 2008
Net revenues of the Company's Women's Health products, which include Prenate DHA, Prenate Elite, OptiNate, Zovirax, Ponstel and Ostiva, increased 13.7% to FOXBusiness

Sciele Pharma, Inc. Reports Revenues and Earnings for the Third ...  -  Oct 30, 2007
Net revenues of the Company's Women's Health products, which include Prenate DHA, Prenate Elite, optinate, Zovirax, Ponstel and Ostiva, increased 68% to Business Wire (press release),

Sciele Pharma, Inc. Reports Revenues and Earnings for the Second ...  -  Jul 25, 2007
Genetic Engineering News (press release),Net revenues of the Company's Women's Health products, which include Prenate DHA, Prenate Elite, OptiNate, Zovirax, Ponstel and Ostiva increased 74% to

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Sciele Pharma, Inc. Reports Results for the First Quarter of 2007  -  Apr 27, 2007
PharmaLive.com (press release),Net revenues of the Company's Women's Health products, which include Prenate Elite, OptiNate, Ostiva, Zovirax and Ponstel, increased 21% to $16.6 million in

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Sciele Pharma, Inc. Reports Results for the Third Quarter 2006  Oct 26, 2006
Net revenues of the Company's Women's Health products, which include Prenate Elite, OptiNate, and Ponstel, increased 26% to $12.7 million in the third quarter ... -Genetic Engineering News (press release), Sciele Pharma, Inc. Reports Revenues and Earnings for the Second ...  Jul 26, 2006
Net revenues of the Company's Women's Health products, which include Prenate Elite, OptiNate, and Ponstel, increased 13% to $11.4 million in the second quarter ... -Genetic Engineering News



First Horizon Pharmaceutical Reports Revenue and EPS Growth for ...  Apr 26, 2006
...sales force markets Prenate Elite, a prenatal vitamin; OptiNate, a prenatal vitamin with all-vegetarian source essential fatty acids; and Ponstel for the ... - PharmaLive.com





First Horizon Pharmaceutical net income up 47% Feb 24, 2006
..."The fourth quarter was favorably impacted by the performance of Triglide, OptiNate and Ponstel," said Patrick Fourteau, First Horizon CEO and president. ... - Atlanta Business Chronicle,

Brand Names/Synonyms:
Ponstel is also known by the following brand names and/or synonymsAGN-1255; Acide Mefenamique; Bafameritin-M; Bafhameritin-M; Bonabol; CI 473; CI-473; CL 473; CN-35355; Coslan; HL 1; INF 3355; INF-3355; In-M; Lysalgo; Mefacit; Mefanamic Acid; Mefenacid; Mefenamic Acid; Mefenaminsaeure; Mephenamic Acid; Mephenaminic Acid; Methenamic Acid; Namphen; Parkemed; Ponalar; Ponstan; Ponstan Forte; Ponstel; Ponstil; Ponstyl; Pontal; Tamany Bonsan; Tanston; Vialidon

Drug Category:
Ponstel is categorized under the following by the FDA: Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Cyclooxygenase Inhibitors; ATC:M01AG01

Dosage Forms:
BOLUS; CAPSULE; CAPSULE (ENTERIC-COATED); DROPS; LIQUID; LOTION; POWDER; POWDER FOR SOLUTION; SHAMPOO; SOAP BAR; SOLUTION; STICK; SYRUP; TABLET; TABLET (EXTENDED-RELEASE)

Absorption:
Mefenamic acid is rapidly absorbed after oral administration.

Interactions:
Drug Interactions for Mefenamic acid:

Aspirin: As with other NSAIDs, concomitant administration of Ponstel and aspirin is not generally recommended because of the potential of increased adverse effects.

Methotrexate: NSAIDs have been reported to competitively inhibit methotrexate accumulation in rabbit kidney slices. This may indicate that they could enhance the toxicity of methotrexate. Caution should be used when NSAIDs are administered concomitantly with methotrexate.

ACE inhibitors: Reports suggest that NSAIDs may diminish the antihypertensive effect of ACE inhibitors. This interaction should be given consideration in patients taking NSAIDs concomitantly with ACE inhibitors.

Furosemide: Clinical studies, as well as post-marketing observations, have shown that NSAIDs can reduce the natriuretic effect of furosemide and thiazides in some patients. This response has been attributed to inhibition of renal prostaglandin synthesis. During concomitant therapy of Ponstel with furosemide, the patient should be observed closely for signs of renal failure, as well as to assure diuretic efficacy.

Lithium: NSAIDs have produced an elevation of plasma lithium levels and a reduction in renal lithium clearance. The mean minimum lithium concentration increased 15% and the renal clearance was decreased by approximately 20%. These effects have been attributed to inhibition of renal prostaglandin synthesis by the NSAID. Thus, when NSAIDs and lithium are administered concurrently, subjects should be observed carefully for signs of lithium toxicity.

Warfarin: The effects of warfarin and NSAIDs on GI bleeding are synergistic, such that users of both drugs together have a risk of serious GI bleeding higher than users of either drug alone.

Antacids: In a single dose study (n=6), ingestion of an antacid containing 1.7-gram of magnesium hydroxide with 500-mg of mefenamic acid increased the Cmax and AUC of mefenamic acid by 125% and 36%, respectively.¹

A number of compounds are inhibitors of CYP2C9 including fluconazole, lovastatin and trimethoprim. Drug interaction studies of mefenamic acid and these compounds have not been conducted. The possibility of altered safety and efficacy should be considered when Ponstel is used concomitantly with these drugs.





Chemical IUPAC Name:
2-(2,3-dimethylphenyl)aminobenzoicacid

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