YOGYAKARTA - What is mefenamat acid? In the general public, mefenamat acid is a drug that is often used to treat complaints of tooth pain.
Even though it is the main choice for treating tooth pain, many still do not know the uses and how this medicine works.
Well, so that you don't get the wrong indication, find out what mefenamat acid is, complete with dosage, rules of use, and side effects.
What is Mefenamat Acid Medicine?According to the Mayo Clinic website, mefenamic acid is an NSAID (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug) pain reliever. Mefenamic acid can be used to treat mild to moderate pain. This drug is also the first choice for treating menstrual pain (dysmenorrhea) and other conditions according to the doctor's assessment.
In Indonesia, mefenamic acid is a hard drug marked with a red circle logo and a black letter 'K' in the middle. This indicates that this drug has a strong effect and can only be purchased with a doctor's prescription, both in pharmacies and other health facilities.
Quoted from the DrugBank website, the way mefenamic acid works to relieve pain is by inhibiting cyclooxygenase 2, an enzyme that triggers inflammation, pain, and fever by converting arachidonic acid into prostaglandins.
If the production of prostaglandins is inhibited, the pain, stiffness, redness, and swelling that arise from physical injury will subside.
At pharmacies, mefenamic acid is available in the form of tablets, capsules, and liquid suspensions.
Mefenamat Acid to Treat What Disease?As a drug in the NSAID or OAINS (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) group, mefenamic acid has three main benefits, namely:
Pain killers: for example, mild to moderate pain caused by conditions such as headaches, toothaches, menstrual pain, pain due to physical trauma or injury, muscle pain, and post-operative pain. Anti-inflammatory: cope with mild to moderate inflammation, as in the case of arthritis (osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis). Antipyretic: although rarely used for this case, mefenamic acid can reduce fever by inhibiting the production of prostaglandins in the hypothalamus which plays a role in regulating body temperature. How much Mefenamic Acid Dosage?Mefenamic acid is usually used to treat pain in adults and children aged 14 years and above.
The following is the dose of mefenamat acid in the age group based on the purpose of use:
Treating acute pain such as toothache or pain due to arthritis: the initial dose is 500 mg, then continued with 250 mg every 6 hours, as needed. The maximum use of mefenamic acid is 7 consecutive days. Treating menstrual pain: the initial dose is 500 mg, then continued with 250 mg every 6 hours, as needed. Mefenamic acid can be consumed from the first day of menstruation. The duration of use of mefenamic acid for menstrual pain is usually no more than 3 days. How to Take Mefenamic Acid?Mefenamic acid is a drug that can irritate the stomach acid. To prevent side effects, follow the following mefenamic acid consumption guidelines:
Consume mefenamic acid, at least 30 minutes after eating. This is to prevent the onset of heartburn. If you take mefenamic acid in the form of capsules or tablets, swallow the drug whole with water. If the mefenamic acid preparation is taken in the form of a suspension, shake the bottle before taking it. In addition, use the measuring spoon included in the package so that the dose is accurate. Use mefenamic acid when there are complaints. Immediately stop using this drug also if the symptoms of pain or inflammation have subsided. Do not take mefenamic acid that has passed the expiration date. For suspension preparations, mefenamic acid should not be used more than 14 days after the package is opened.That's the explanation of what mefenamat acid is. Get updates on other featured news only at VOI.id.
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