Dipyrone
Dipyrone
Dipyrone (pronounced: di-py-rone), also known as metamizole, is a powerful non-opioid, non-steroidal, analgesic and antipyretic. It was first synthesized by the German company Hoechst AG in 1920.
Etymology
The term "Dipyrone" is derived from its chemical structure, which contains two pyrone rings. The prefix "di-" is from Greek, meaning "two", and "pyrone" is a type of chemical compound characterized by a six-membered ring containing one oxygen atom and an unsaturated carbonyl group.
Usage
Dipyrone is used for the treatment of acute severe pain, although its use has been banned in several countries due to risk of agranulocytosis. Despite this, it remains available in many parts of the world, including several countries in Europe and South America.
Related Terms
- Analgesic: A class of drugs used to relieve pain.
- Antipyretic: A type of drug used to prevent or reduce fever.
- Agranulocytosis: A potentially serious side effect of some drugs, characterized by a severe reduction in the number of white blood cells.
- Non-opioid: A term used to describe any drug that does not contain opioids.
- Non-steroidal: A term used to describe drugs that are not steroids.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Dipyrone
- Wikipedia's article - Dipyrone
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