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meclomen
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Princeton's WordNet
meclofenamate, meclofenamate sodium, Meclomennoun
a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory (trade name Meclomen) used to treat arthritis
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meclomen
Meclofenamic acid (used as meclofenamate sodium, brand name Meclomen) is a drug used for joint, muscular pain, arthritis and dysmenorrhea. It is a member of the anthranilic acid derivatives (or fenamate) class of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and was approved by the US FDA in 1980. Like other members of the class, it is a cyclooxygenase (COX) inhibitor, preventing the formation of prostaglandins.Scientists led by Claude Winder from Parke-Davis invented meclofenamate sodium in 1964, along with fellow members of the class, mefenamic acid in 1961 and flufenamic acid in 1963.: 718 Patents on the drug expired in 1985: 295 and several generics were introduced in the US, but as of July 2015 only Mylan still sold it.It is not widely used in humans as it has a high rate (30-60%) rate of gastrointestinal side effects.: 310
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meclomen
Meclomen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that is used primarily to treat pain and inflammation associated with conditions such as arthritis, rheumatism, or other musculoskeletal disorders. It works by reducing the levels of prostaglandins, chemicals responsible for inflammation, pain and fever in the body.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of meclomen in Chaldean Numerology is: 9
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of meclomen in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8
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