aminopyrine


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a·mi·no·py·rine

(am'i-nō-pī'rēn),
Formerly widely used as an antipyretic and analgesic in rheumatism, neuritis, and common colds; may cause leukocytopenia; used to measure total body water.
Synonym(s): amidopyrine, aminophenazone, dipyrine

aminopyrine

(ə-mē′nō-pī′rēn′, ăm′ə-)
n.
A colorless crystalline compound, C13H17N3O, formerly used to reduce fever and relieve pain, now known to cause agranulocytosis.

aminopyrine

[-pī′rin]
a white chemical compound with analgesic and antipyretic effects. Its continued or excessive use may lead to agranulocytosis.

aminopyrine

see aminophenazone.
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Early diagnosis of alcoholic cirrhosis by the aminopyrine breath test.
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Aminopyrine breath test in the prognostic evaluation of patients with cirrhosis.
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