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Description

Dipyrone (also known as metamizole) is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to treat pain and fever. It is available in both oral and injectable forms. Common side effects of dipyrone include nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, headache, dizziness, and rash. It can also cause more serious side effects such as anemia, kidney problems, and liver damage.

Brand names associated with dipyrone include: Analgin, Dipirona, Novalgin, Optalgin, and Pyralgina.

Synonyms

• analginum
• dipyrone
• metamizole
• methampyrone
• noramidazophenum
• noramidopyrine methanesulphonate
• novamidazofen
• novaminophenazonum
• novaminsulfonicum
• sulpyrine

Classifications

• analgesic
• antipyretic
• pyrazolone

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