1.0Glossaryhttps://www.healthbenefitstimes.com/glossaryGlossaryhttps://www.healthbenefitstimes.com/glossary/author/adminglossary/rich600338<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="UgqzBdYu7a"><a href="https://www.healthbenefitstimes.com/glossary/mefenamic-acid/">Mefenamic acid</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://www.healthbenefitstimes.com/glossary/mefenamic-acid/embed/#?secret=UgqzBdYu7a" width="600" height="338" title="“Mefenamic acid” — Glossary" data-secret="UgqzBdYu7a" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script> /*! This file is auto-generated */ !function(d,l){"use strict";l.querySelector&&d.addEventListener&&"undefined"!=typeof URL&&(d.wp=d.wp||{},d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage||(d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage=function(e){var t=e.data;if((t||t.secret||t.message||t.value)&&!/[^a-zA-Z0-9]/.test(t.secret)){for(var s,r,n,a=l.querySelectorAll('iframe[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),o=l.querySelectorAll('blockquote[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),c=new RegExp("^https?:$","i"),i=0;i<o.length;i++)o[i].style.display="none";for(i=0;i<a.length;i++)s=a[i],e.source===s.contentWindow&&(s.removeAttribute("style"),"height"===t.message?(1e3<(r=parseInt(t.value,10))?r=1e3:~~r<200&&(r=200),s.height=r):"link"===t.message&&(r=new URL(s.getAttribute("src")),n=new URL(t.value),c.test(n.protocol))&&n.host===r.host&&l.activeElement===s&&(d.top.location.href=t.value))}},d.addEventListener("message",d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage,!1),l.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded",function(){for(var e,t,s=l.querySelectorAll("iframe.wp-embedded-content"),r=0;r<s.length;r++)(t=(e=s[r]).getAttribute("data-secret"))||(t=Math.random().toString(36).substring(2,12),e.src+="#?secret="+t,e.setAttribute("data-secret",t)),e.contentWindow.postMessage({message:"ready",secret:t},"*")},!1)))}(window,document); //# sourceURL=https://www.healthbenefitstimes.com/glossary/wp-includes/js/wp-embed.min.js </script> A drug which reduces inflammation and pain, used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and menstrual problems.One of the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) that is an analgesic for mild to moderate pain in rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis and other musculoskeletal disorders. Also used for dysmennorrhoea and menorrhagia. It must be used with care as it has several side-effects, in particular diarrhoea and occasional haemolytic anaemia.Mefenamic acid is a type of NSAID employed to alleviate pain and swelling. It's often prescribed for issues like headaches, toothaches, and dysmenorrhea (painful menstrual cycles). Additionally, it can help control menorrhagia (excessive menstrual flow). For those with osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, it can offer prolonged relief from joint pain and stiffness.Potential side effects, common to NSAIDs, encompass abdominal discomfort, digestive upset, nausea, and vomiting.