The toxic effect is related linearly through a relatively large range of body weights, to the body weight of the victim, and, The mechanism of toxicity is the same for âsimilar animalsâ, i. e. one may conduct toxicity tests on say rats or mice and apply the LD50 data to human, since both are mammals.
For moderate menstrual cramps, the nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs, such as ibuprofen [Advil, Motrin, Nuprin, etc.] or naproxen [Aleve, Anaprox, Naprosyn, Naprelan]) are often helpful.
However, because some period pain can be caused by an excess of prostaglandins in the uterus, medications which can stop the production of prostaglandins are often very effective in relieving period pain. These types of medications include non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).