Aminopyrine
| Definition: |
A drug with analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and antipyretic properties but, owing to the risk of agranulocytosis, whose use is discouraged. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p3) |
| Notes: |
a non-steroidal anti-inflamm agent; do not confuse DIPYRINE (X ref) with DIPYRONE |
| Also Called: |
Eufibron |
| CAS Type 1 Name: |
CAS Number: |
58-15-1 |
Aminopyrine Categories.
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Ampyrone - A metabolite of AMINOPYRINE with analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties. It is used as a reagent for biochemical reactions producing peroxides or phenols. Ampyrone stimulates LIVER MICROSOMES and is also used to measure extracellular water. |
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Dipyrone - A drug that has analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and antipyretic properties. It is the sodium sulfonate of AMINOPYRINE. Because of the risk of serious adverse effects its use is justified only in serious situations where no alternative is available or suitable. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p13) |
Aminopyrine Definitions and Terms
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