Ponstan | Mechanism of Action

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Action

Ponstan is a nonsteroidal, anti-inflammatory agent with analgesic and antipyretic activity in laboratory animals. It is non-narcotic. As with other similar agents, the precise mode of action is not known. However, mefenamic acid was found to inhibit prostaglandin synthesis and to compete for binding at the prostaglandin receptor site in animal studies.

Ponstan Mechanism of Action

mefenamic acid

Manufacturer:

Pfizer

Distributor:

Zuellig Pharma