Comparison of effectiveness of mefenamic acid and ibuprofen in treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. 1976

A Stockman, and G A Varigos, and K D Muirden

This paper reports a double-blind crossover trial comparing mefenamic acid (1500 mg/day) with ibuprofen (1200 mg/day) in the treatment of patients with rheumatoid arthritis receiving maintenance salicylate therapy. Both drugs were used in three divided doses. Mefenamic acid compared favourably with ibuprofen. In the adopted dose regimes the side effects from both drugs were mild and almost exclusively gastrointestinal.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D007052 Ibuprofen A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent with analgesic, antipyretic, and anti-inflammatory properties Advil,Benzeneacetic Acid, alpha-methyl-4-(2-methylpropyl)- trimethylsilyl ester,Brufen,Ibumetin,Ibuprofen, (+-)-Isomer,Ibuprofen, (R)-Isomer,Ibuprofen, (S)-Isomer,Ibuprofen, Aluminum Salt,Ibuprofen, Calcium Salt,Ibuprofen, Copper (2+) Salt,Ibuprofen, Magnesium Salt,Ibuprofen, Potassium Salt,Ibuprofen, Sodium Salt,Ibuprofen, Zinc Salt,Ibuprofen-Zinc,Motrin,Nuprin,Rufen,Salprofen,Trauma-Dolgit Gel,alpha-Methyl-4-(2-methylpropyl)benzeneacetic Acid,Ibuprofen Zinc,Trauma Dolgit Gel
D008297 Male Males
D008528 Mefenamic Acid A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent with analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and antipyretic properties. It is an inhibitor of cyclooxygenase. Apo-Mefenamic,Contraflam,Coslan,Dysman,Mefac,Mefacit,Mefenaminic Acid,Mefic,Nu-Mefenamic,PMS-Mefenamic Acid,Parkemed,Pinalgesic,Ponalar,Ponalgic,Ponmel,Ponstan,Ponstan Forte,Ponstel,Ponsyl,Pontal,Acid, Mefenamic,Apo Mefenamic,Nu Mefenamic,PMS Mefenamic Acid
D010666 Phenylpropionates Derivatives of 3-phenylpropionic acid, including its salts and esters.
D002986 Clinical Trials as Topic Works about pre-planned studies of the safety, efficacy, or optimum dosage schedule (if appropriate) of one or more diagnostic, therapeutic, or prophylactic drugs, devices, or techniques selected according to predetermined criteria of eligibility and observed for predefined evidence of favorable and unfavorable effects. This concept includes clinical trials conducted both in the U.S. and in other countries. Clinical Trial as Topic
D005260 Female Females
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D001172 Arthritis, Rheumatoid A chronic systemic disease, primarily of the joints, marked by inflammatory changes in the synovial membranes and articular structures, widespread fibrinoid degeneration of the collagen fibers in mesenchymal tissues, and by atrophy and rarefaction of bony structures. Etiology is unknown, but autoimmune mechanisms have been implicated. Rheumatoid Arthritis

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