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Drug Groups
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approved; withdrawn |
Description
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A pyrazolone with analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and antipyretic properties but has risk of agranulocytosis. A breath test with 13C-labeled aminopyrine has been used as a non-invasive measure of cytochrome P-450 metabolic activity in liver function tests. [PubChem] |
Indication |
Formerly widely used as an antipyretic and analgesic in rheumatism, neuritis, and common colds. Currently used to measure total body water. |
Pharmacology |
Aminophenazone is a pyrazolone with analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and antipyretic properties but has risk of agranulocytosis. A breath test with 13C-labeled aminopyrine has been used as a non-invasive measure of cytochrome P-450 metabolic activity in liver function tests. [Wikipedia] |
Toxicity |
Can cause life-threatening agranulocytosis. |
Affected Organisms |
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Humans and other mammals |
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References |
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Rating D, Langhans CD: Breath tests: concepts, applications and limitations. Eur J Pediatr. 1997 Aug;156 Suppl 1:S18-23.
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