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Dipyrone

icanis
Contributor(s):

Lauren Trepanier

Synonym(s): Metamizole


Introduction

Name

  • Metamizole sodium

Class of drug

  • Pyrazoline drug.

Uses

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Indications

  • Drying secretions prior to anaesthesia.
  • Management of inflammation and pain.

Administration

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Precautions

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Interactions

with other drugs

  • Phenothiazine: may result in hypothermia if given concurrently.

Adverse Reactions

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Further Reading

Publications

Refereed papers

Other sources of information

  • Based on Small Animal Formulary. Tennant, Bryn (1999) 3rd edn. Cheltenham: BSAVA.

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