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Review
. 2014 Dec;28(6):584-90.
doi: 10.1007/s00482-014-1490-7.

[Metamizole (dipyrone): mode of action, drug-drug interactions, and risk of agranulocytosis]

[Article in German]
C Lampl  1 , R Likar
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[Metamizole (dipyrone): mode of action, drug-drug interactions, and risk of agranulocytosis]

[Article in German]
C Lampl et al. Schmerz. 2014 Dec.

Abstract

Metamizole (dipyrone) is a nonsteroidal compound with strong analgesic as well as antipyretic and spasmolytic properties. Based on a small number of cases of agranulocytosis, metamizole was withdrawn from the market in some countries. Other countries restricted its use. This paper discusses the safety aspects of metamizole and compares it with other compounds used for similar indications.

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  • [Metamizole].
    Güttler K. Güttler K. Schmerz. 2015 Apr;29(2):227-8. doi: 10.1007/s00482-015-1520-0. Schmerz. 2015. PMID: 25801326 German. No abstract available.

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