• (n.) An artificial alkaloid, believed to be efficient in abating fever.
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(from the article `Knorr, Ludwig`) German chemist who discovered antipyrine....not known to occur in nature; they are usually prepared by the reaction of hydrazines with 1,3-diketones. Many synthetic pyrazole compounds are of ... [2 related articles]
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(an″te-pi´rēn) a compound formerly used as an analgesic and antipyretic, now replaced by safer and more effective agents. Its current uses are as a component of multi-ingredient ear drop solutions and complexed with chloral hydrate in dichloralphenazone, a sedative and hypnotic used for headaches. Called also...
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An`ti·py'rine noun (Medicine) An artificial alkaloid, believed to be efficient in abating fever.
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Type: Term Pronunciation: an′tē-pī′rin Definitions: 1. An analgesic and antipyretic, no longer used systemically because of the risk of agranulocytosis. It is still used topically as an analgesic in acute otitis media and to loosen cerumen from the external auditory canal and as an analgesic following removal of cerumen. &...
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