Mefenamic acid for fever

Warning Cardiovascular Risk • Increased risk of serious (sometimes fatal) cardiovascular thrombotic events (e.g., MI, stroke). Risk may occur early in treatment and may increase with duration of use. (See Cardiovascular Thrombotic Effects under Cautions.) • Contraindicated in the setting of CABG surgery. GI Risk • Increased risk of serious (sometimes fatal) GI events (e.g., bleeding, ulceration, perforation of the stomach or intestine). Serious GI events can occur at any time and may not be preceded by warning signs and symptoms. Geriatric individuals are at greater risk for serious GI events. (See GI Effects under Cautions.) Introduction Prototypical NSAIA; anthranilic acid derivative (fenamate); structurally and pharmacologically related to meclofenamate sodium. Uses for Mefenamic Acid Consider potential benefits and risks of mefenamic acid therapy as well as alternative therapies before initiating therapy with the drug. Use lowest possible effective dosage and shortest duration of therapy consistent with patient’s treatment goals. Pain Relief of mild to moderate pain in patients ≥14 years of age when the duration of therapy ≤1 week. Dysmenorrhea Treatment of primary dysmenorrhea. Fever Has been used for reduction of fever Mefenamic Acid Dosage and Administration General • Consider potential benefits and risks of mefenamic acid therapy as well as alternative therapies before initiating therapy with the drug. Administration Oral Administration Administer orally. May be ad...

Prescription only Prescribed for Period Pain, Pain. mefenamic acid may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Prescription and OTC Paracetamol is another name for acetaminophen which is an effective mild pain reliever with a low risk of side effects. Prescribed for Sciatica, Muscle Pain, Pain, Fever. Paracetamol may also be... View more • • More about More about Generic Status Ratings & Reviews Mefenamic acid has an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from a total of 84 ratings on Drugs.com. 46% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 38% reported a negative effect. Paracetamol has an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from a total of 16 ratings on Drugs.com. 60% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 27% reported a negative effect. Drug Class • • Side Effects See also: See also: Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance Quantity 30 capsule Dosage 250 mg Per Unit * $5.61 Cost * $168.21 View all We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Dosage Form(s) Available • Oral capsule N/A Brand Names N/A Other acetaminophen brands include: 7T Gummy ES Chewable Tablets, Abenol, Acephen, Actamin, Actimol Children's, Actimol Infant, Adprin B, Aldi Hedanol Paracetamol, Alpha First Aid Supplies Paracetamol, Alphapharm Paracetamol, Altenol, Alvedon, Amadol Paracetamol, Amcal Childrens Paracetamol 1-5 Years, Amcal Childrens Paracetamol 5-12 Years, Amcal Paracetamol Infant Drops 1 Month to 2 Years, Amcal Paracetamol Pain R...

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur: More common • Bloody urine • bloody, black, or tarry stools • decreased frequency or amount of urine • heartburn • increased bleeding time • increased blood pressure • increased thirst • indigestion • itching, skin rash • loss of appetite • lower back or side pain • nausea • pale skin • severe stomach pain, cramping, or burning • stomach bloating • swelling of the face, fingers, feet, or lower legs • trouble breathing • unusual bleeding or bruising • unusual tiredness or weakness • vomiting • vomiting of material that looks like coffee grounds, severe and continuing • weight gain • weight loss Less common • Bleeding gums • blood in vomit • blurred vision • burning feeling in the chest or stomach • chest pain or tightness • clay-colored stools • cloudy urine • confusion • constipation • cough or hoarseness • dark urine • difficult or labored breathing • difficult, burning, or painful urination • difficulty in swallowing • dilated neck veins • dizziness • fainting • fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse • fever or chills • frequent urge to urinate • headache • increased volume of pale, dilute urine • irregular, rapid, or slow breathing • irregular heartbeat • large, flat, blue, or purplish patches in the skin • light-colored stools • lightheadedness • nervousness • noisy breathing • pain or burning feeling in the throat • pinpoint red or purple spots on the skin • pounding in the ears • ...

Summary: Fever is found among people who take Mefenamic acid, especially for people who are female, 50-59 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month. The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people take Mefenamic acid and have Fever. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 4,333 people who have side effects when taking Mefenamic acid from the FDA, and is updated regularly. You can use the study as a second opinion to make health care decisions. Phase IV trials are used to detect adverse drug outcomes and monitor drug effectiveness in the real world. With medical big data and AI algorithms, eHealthMe is running millions of phase IV trials and makes the results available to the public. Our original studies have been referenced on 600+ medical publications including Time on Mefenamic acid when people have Fever *: Gender of people who have Fever when taking Mefenamic acid*: Age of people who have Fever when taking Mefenamic acid *: Common drugs people take besides Mefenamic acid *: Common side effects people have besides Fever *: Common conditions people have *: Related publications that referenced our studies • Schiller D, Maieron A, Sch?fl R, Donnerer J, Pharmacology, 2015 Jan . Related studies How severe was Fever and when was it recovered: • Expand to all the drugs that have ingredients of mefenamic acid: • Alternative drugs to, pros and cons of Mefenamic acid: All the conditions that are associated with Fever: • How the study uses the data? The study uses data...