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meclofenamate

meclofenamate

8.9
A medicine that reduces pain and swelling in arthritis
  • noun
  • /ˌmɛkloʊˈfɛnəˌmeɪt/
  • Specialized
translation icon : meclofenamato
  • Some patients may experience stomach upset when taking meclofenamate for long periods.

Examples

  • The doctor prescribed meclofenamate for her arthritis.

  • Before starting meclofenamate, discuss any allergies or other medications with your physician.

  • The doctor prescribed meclofenamate to relieve her arthritis pain.

  • Many patients find meclofenamate effective for pain relief.

  • The doctor prescribed meclofenamate to help reduce her joint pain caused by arthritis.

  • After researching different options, he decided to try meclofenamate for his inflammation.

  • Patients with severe arthritis often find relief using meclofenamate as part of their treatment plan.

Synonyms

NSAID
vsmeclofenamate
  • Specialized
4 3.5

A medicine that lowers pain, fever, and swelling without using steroids

is one specific member of that drug class used for arthritis
anti-inflammatory drug
vsmeclofenamate
  • Specialized
3 3.4

Medicine that reduces swelling and pain

is a particular nonsteroidal medicine within that broader group
meclofenamate sodium
vsmeclofenamate
  • Specialized
8.0

A medicine that reduces pain and swelling in joints

is the same drug but named differently in chemical terms
Meclomen
vsmeclofenamate
  • Specialized
8.9

A medicine that reduces pain and swelling, used for arthritis

is the generic chemical form rather than the marketed brand name
diclofenac sodium
vsmeclofenamate
  • Specialized
3.7

A medicine that reduces pain and swelling used for arthritis

is a different specific nonsteroidal medicine used for similar inflammatory conditions
nabumetone
vsmeclofenamate
  • Specialized
8.4

A medicine that reduces joint pain and swelling, used for arthritis

is another distinct nonsteroidal option for treating similar symptoms
etodolac
vsmeclofenamate
  • Specialized
8.6

A medicine that reduces pain and swelling, used for arthritis

is a different drug in the same class used for the same purpose
mefenamic acid
vsmeclofenamate
  • Specialized
5.9

A pain medicine that reduces mild to moderate pain, especially menstrual cramps

is focused more on arthritis and general inflammatory conditions rather than cramps

Compounds

meclofenamate sodium
  • Specialized
8.0

A medicine that reduces pain and swelling in joints

Surface Forms

meclofenamate singular

Etymology

Meclofenamate is a scientific drug name made from parts like meclo- and fenamate. The fenamate part names a family of pain medicines, so meclofenamate is a medicine used to reduce pain and swelling, for example in arthritis.