Name
Fenamates
Accession Number
DBCAT001132
Description

Derivatives of orthoaminobenzoic acid that have a phenyl group bound to the orthoamino nitrogen. Members modulate ION CHANNELS and are used as ANTI-INFLAMMATORY AGENTS.

ATC Classification
Drugs
DrugDrug Description
Mefenamic acidAn NSAID used to treat mild to moderate pain for no more than a week, and primary dysmenorrhea.
Flufenamic acidAn analgesic drug used to relieve pain associated with rheumatoid diseases.
Meclofenamic acidAn NSAID used to treat mild to moderate pain, primary dysmenorrhea, heavy menstrual blood loss, rheumatoid arthritis, and osteoarthritis.
Niflumic acidA cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitor used to alleviate inflammation, pain, and edema associated with acute and chronic inflammatory conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, post-operative inflammatory conditions, and physical trauma.
Tolfenamic acidIn the information for tolfenamic acid, it is stated that this drug, being an NSAID, is effective in treating the pain associated with the acute attack of migraines in adults.
EtofenamateAn NSAID used to treat muscle and joint pain.
MorniflumateAn NSAID derived from niflumic acid used in the symptomatic treatment of inflammatory conditions of the airways, ENT, and the urogenital and osteoarticular systems.
Drugs & Drug Targets
DrugTargetType
Mefenamic acidProstaglandin G/H synthase 2target
Mefenamic acidProstaglandin G/H synthase 1target
Mefenamic acidCytochrome P450 2C9enzyme
Mefenamic acidCytochrome P450 2C8enzyme
Mefenamic acidSerum albumincarrier
Mefenamic acidUDP-glucuronosyltransferase 1-9enzyme
Mefenamic acidCytochrome P450 1A2enzyme
Mefenamic acidUDP-glucuronosyltransferase 2B7enzyme
Flufenamic acidAldo-keto reductase family 1 member C3target
Flufenamic acidTransthyretincarrier
Flufenamic acidProstaglandin G/H synthase 2target
Flufenamic acidProstaglandin G/H synthase 1target
Flufenamic acidSolute carrier family 22 member 6transporter
Flufenamic acidAndrogen receptortarget
Flufenamic acidPeroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alphatarget
Flufenamic acidPeroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gammatarget
Meclofenamic acidProstaglandin G/H synthase 1target
Meclofenamic acidProstaglandin G/H synthase 2target
Meclofenamic acidArachidonate 5-lipoxygenasetarget
Meclofenamic acidSolute carrier family 22 member 6transporter
Meclofenamic acidSolute carrier organic anion transporter family member 1C1transporter
Meclofenamic acidPotassium voltage-gated channel subfamily KQT member 2target
Meclofenamic acidPotassium voltage-gated channel subfamily KQT member 3target
Meclofenamic acidThyroxine-binding globulincarrier
Niflumic acidPhospholipase A2target
Niflumic acidChloride channel protein ClC-Katarget
Niflumic acidMonocarboxylate transporter 2transporter
Niflumic acidMonocarboxylate transporter 1transporter
Niflumic acidProstaglandin G/H synthase 2target
Niflumic acidProstaglandin G/H synthase 1target
Niflumic acidCytosolic phospholipase A2target
Niflumic acidUDP-glucuronosyltransferase 1-9target
Niflumic acidUDP-glucuronosyltransferase 1-9enzyme
Tolfenamic acidProstaglandin G/H synthase 1target
Tolfenamic acidProstaglandin G/H synthase 2target
Tolfenamic acidCytochrome P450 3A4enzyme
EtofenamateThyroxine-binding globulincarrier
MorniflumateArachidonate 5-lipoxygenasetarget
MorniflumateProstaglandin G/H synthase 2target
MorniflumateArachidonate 5-lipoxygenaseenzyme
MorniflumateProstaglandin G/H synthase 2enzyme
MorniflumateLeukotriene B4 receptor 1target
MorniflumateThromboxane A2 receptortarget
MorniflumateUDP-glucuronosyltransferase 1-9enzyme