meclofenamate

Thân thiện

A doctor prescribes meclofenamate to a patient with arthritis.

Definition

Noun: A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used primarily to treat symptoms of arthritis, such as inflammation, pain, and stiffness. It works by reducing hormones in the body that cause inflammation and pain. Its common trade name is Meclomen.

Usage

"Meclofenamate" is used as a singular noun to refer to the specific pharmaceutical compound. It is typically used in medical, pharmacological, or clinical contexts. * The doctor prescribed meclofenamate for the patient's rheumatoid arthritis. * Meclofenamate is effective in reducing joint swelling.

Advanced Usage

• Chemical Compound: In technical contexts, it can be referred to by its full chemical name, meclofenamic acid or meclofenamate sodium.
  • The study compared the efficacy of meclofenamate sodium to other NSAIDs.

Variants and Related Words

• Meclomen: The primary brand or trade name for meclofenamate.
  • The prescription was written for Meclomen.
• Meclofenamic Acid: The acid form of the drug.
• NSAID (Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug): The general class of drugs to which meclofenamate belongs.

Synonyms

• Anti-inflammatory agent
• NSAID (Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug)

Học thuật

Noun

1. a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory (trade name Meclomen) used to treat arthritis

Từ đồng nghĩa

• meclofenamate sodium
• Meclomen