Metamizole

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Contents 1 Introduction 2 Adverse-effects 3 More General Terms 4 Internet Database 5 References

Introduction

• Banned many years ago, but still available over-the-counter in Latin America including Mexico, Africa & Asia.

Adverse-effects

• agranulocytosis/ neutropenia
• sepsis
• fever/ chills
  
• drug adverse effects of NSAIDs

More General Terms

• non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent (NSAID)

Internet Database

PubChem: 6236
PubChem: 522325
PubChem: 80254
PubChem: 656600
PubChem: 3111
PubChem: 3110

References

Prescriber's Letter 9(8):47 2002

metamizole; dipyrone (Busprina, Conmel, Dalmasin, Neo-Melubrina, Prolidina, Mexican aspirin)