Mefenamic acid has demonstrated antiproliferative activity against colorectal cancer cells. It has Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory activity. It is used to relieve mild to moderate pain, including headaches, dental pain, osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
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Applications
Mefenamic acid has demonstrated antiproliferative activity against colorectal cancer cells. It has Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory activity. It is used to relieve mild to moderate pain, including headaches, dental pain, osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
Solubility
It is soluble in acetone, chloroform, dichloromethane, methanol. Insoluble in water.
Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- Hixson, L J., et al . Antiproliferative effect of nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs against human colon cancer cells. Cancer epidemiology, biomarkers & prevention . American Association for Cancer Research. 2002, 3, (5), 433-8.
- H Gögelein.; D Dahlem.; HC Englert.; HJ Lang. Flufenamic acid, mefenamic acid and niflumic acid inhibit single nonselective cation channels in the rat exocrine pancreas. FEBS letters. 1990, 268, (1), 79-82.