aminopyrine
Noun: A white, crystalline chemical compound historically used as a medication to relieve pain (analgesic) and reduce fever (antipyretic).
"Aminopyrine" is a technical and historical term used primarily in medical and pharmaceutical contexts. It refers to a specific synthetic drug. Its use in modern medicine is very limited or discontinued in many countries due to potential serious side effects. * The doctor explained that aminopyrine was once a common treatment for fevers before safer alternatives were developed. * This chemical catalog lists the molecular structure of aminopyrine.
- Historical Context: The term is often used when discussing the history of pharmacology or the evolution of pain and fever medications.
- The development of aminopyrine marked an early step in synthetic analgesic drugs, though it was later superseded.
- Aminophenazone: This is a synonym and alternative name for the same compound.
- Pyrazolone derivative: "Aminopyrine" belongs to this class of chemical compounds, which includes other drugs with similar structures.
- Analgesic (general class)
- Antipyretic (general class)
- Aminophenazone (specific synonym)
While "aminopyrine" specifically names a chemical compound, its core meanings are defined by its two primary historical medical uses: 1. As an Analgesic: A substance used to alleviate pain. 2. As an Antipyretic: A substance used to lower body temperature during a fever.
- a white crystalline substance used as an analgesic and antipyretic