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Tolfenamic acid
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Tolfenamic acid (TA) is one of the class of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). It is used to treat the symptoms of migraine.
Other possible uses
Other possible uses
A study concludes, “TA was found significantly better than placebo in the subjective evaluation of drug efficacy (p<0.001) and in reducing the reported hangover symptoms in general (p < 0.01). In the TA group, significantly lower symptom scores were obtained for headache (p<0.01), and for nausea, vomiting, irritation, tremor, thirst and dryness of mouth (all p < 0.05).”[1]
Commercial names
Commercial names
Commercial names for tolfenamic acid include Clotam Rapid, Migrex and Tufnil for use in humans and Tolfedine for veterinary use in cats and dogs. This drug should not be confused with Tolmetin.
References
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Kim Vilbour Andersen, Sine Larsen, Børge Alhede, Niels Gelting and Ole Buchardt (1989). = P29890001443 “Characterization of two polymorphic forms of tolfenamic acid, N-(2-methyl-3-chlorophenyl)anthranilic acid: their crystal structures and relative stabilities” Check
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