Here is a collection of user reviews for the medication Ponstel sorted by most helpful. See User Reviews. Report Problems to the Food and Drug Administration. You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit the FDA MedWatch website or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
http://www.rxlist.com/ponstel-drug/clinical-pharmacology.htm
Gastrointestinal Risk. 1  NSAIDs cause an increased risk of serious gastrointestinal adverse events including bleeding, ulceration, and perforation of the stomach or intestines, which can be fatal. 2  These events can occur at any time during use and without warning symptoms.
http://www.rxlist.com/ponstel-drug.htm
Ponstel® (mefenamic acid) is a member of the fenamate group of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Each blue-banded, ivory capsule contains 250 mg of mefenamic acid for oral administration.
http://www.rxlist.com/ponstel-drug.htm
Drug Description. Ponstel (mefenamic acid) is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that exhibits anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antipyretic activities in animal models.
http://www.rxlist.com/ponstel-drug/clinical-pharmacology.htm
1 NSAIDs may cause an increased risk of serious cardiovascular thrombotic events,myocardial infarction, and stroke, which can be fatal. 2  This risk may increase with duration of use. 3  Patients with cardiovascular disease or risk factors for cardiovascular disease may be at greater risk (See WARNINGS).
http://www.rxlist.com/ponstel-drug.htm
Pharmacodynamics. Ponstel (mefenamic acid) is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that exhibits anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antipyretic activities in animal models.
http://www.rxlist.com/ponstel-drug/clinical-pharmacology.htm
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Stop taking mefenamic acid and seek medical attention or call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
http://www.rxlist.com/ponstel-drug.htm
Patients received either Ponstel (mefenamic acid) , 500 mg (2 capsules) as an initial dose of 250 mg every 6 hours, or placebo at onset of bleeding or of pain, whichever began first. After three menstrual cycles, patients were crossed over to the alternate treatment for an additional three cycles.
http://www.rxlist.com/ponstel-drug/clinical-pharmacology.htm
Mefenamic acid is a member of the anthranilic acid derivatives (or fenamate) class of NSAID drugs, and is used to treat mild to moderate pain, including menstrual pain, and is sometimes used to prevent migraines associated with menstruation. It is not widely used due to its side effects.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mefenamic_acid
PONSTEL®. (mefenamic acid) Capsules, USP 250 mg. Cardiovascular Risk. 1  NSAIDs may cause an increased risk of serious cardiovascular thrombotic events,myocardial infarction, and stroke, which can be fatal.
http://www.rxlist.com/ponstel-drug.htm
what are properties of ponstel
The properties of Ponstel is Mefenamic acid.