Metamizole
Metamizole or dipyrone is a painkiller, spasm reliever, and fever reliever drug. It is most commonly given by mouth or by intravenous infusion. It belongs to the ampyrone sulfonate family of medicines and was patented in 1922. Metamizole is marketed under various trade names. It was first used medically in Germany under the brandname "Novalgin".
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Trade names | Novalgin, Algocalmin, Analgin, others |
Other names | Dipyrone (BAN UK, USAN US, Sulpyrine (JAN JP) |
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Routes of administration | Oral, IM, IV, rectal |
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Bioavailability | 100% (active metabolites) |
Protein binding | 48–58% (active metabolites) |
Metabolism | Liver |
Elimination half-life | 14 minutes (parent compound; parenteral); metabolites: 2–4 hours |
Excretion | Urine (96%, IV; 85%, oral), faeces (4%, IV). |
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.000.631 |
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Formula | C13H17N3O4S |
Molar mass | 311.36 g·mol−1 |
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Metamizole is available over-the-counter in many countries, but from in the 1970s it was banned in some countries due to studies linking it to severe adverse effects, including agranulocytosis. Other studies find that it is a safer drug than other painkillers. Metamizole is popular in many countries where it is available.
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