meclofenamate

trade name: Meclofen, Meclomen; drug class: nonsteroidal antiinflammatory; action: inhibits prostaglandin synthesis by interfering with cyclooxygenase needed for biosynthesis; possesses analgesic, antiinflammatory, antipyretic properties; uses: mild-to-moderate pain, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis.

Brand names: Ponstel®

Chemical formula:

Last updated: 7/1/2002

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A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agent with analgesic and antipyretic activity; used as the sodium salt for treatment of arthritis and osteoarthritis, mainly in horses and cattle.

The noun has one meaning:

Meaning #1: a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory (trade name Meclomen) used to treat arthritis
  Synonyms: meclofenamate sodium, Meclomen