has role aminobenzoic acid non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug analgesic antipyretic hypoglycemic agent EC 1.14.99.1 (prostaglandin-endoperoxide synthase) inhibitor xenobiotic secondary amino compound mefenamic acid An aminobenzoic acid that is anthranilic acid in which one of the hydrogens attached to the nitrogen is replaced by a 2,3-dimethylphenyl group. Although classed as a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, its anti-inflammatory properties are considered to be minor. It is used to relieve mild to moderate pain, including headaches, dental pain, osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. CHEBI:6717 environmental contaminant