Mefenamic acid nephropathy

Lancet. 1980 Aug 2;2(8188):232-3. doi: 10.1016/s0140-6736(80)90122-1.

Abstract

Non-oliguric renal failure developed in six elderly women who had been prescribed 1--2 g of mefenamic acid daily for 2--6 weeks for the relief of musculoskeletal pain.

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Creatinine / blood
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Kidney Concentrating Ability / drug effects
  • Kidney Failure, Chronic / chemically induced*
  • Mefenamic Acid / administration & dosage
  • Mefenamic Acid / adverse effects*
  • Middle Aged
  • Musculoskeletal System
  • Pain / drug therapy
  • Urea / blood

Substances

  • Mefenamic Acid
  • Urea
  • Creatinine