antipyrine
Definition
- Noun (countable and uncountable):
- A pharmaceutical compound: "antipyrine" (also spelled antipyrin) is a white, crystalline powder used as an analgesic (pain reliever) and antipyretic (fever reducer). It belongs to the pyrazolone class of drugs and was historically used to treat fever and mild pain, though it is now largely replaced by safer alternatives like aspirin or paracetamol.
Usage Examples
- (A medication for reducing body temperature.)
- (A historical context for the drug.)
- (A non-medical application.)
Advanced Usage
- "Antipyrine test": a medical test that measures liver function by tracking the clearance of antipyrine from the body.
- The antipyrine test indicated normal liver metabolism in the patient. (A diagnostic procedure using the drug.)
Variants and Related Words
Antipyrin (n): an alternative spelling of "antipyrine."
- The older literature often refers to antipyrin as a standard fever medication. (A variant spelling.)
Pyrazolone (n): the chemical class to which antipyrine belongs.
- Antipyrine is a member of the pyrazolone family of drugs. (A broader chemical category.)
Synonyms
- Fever reducer: a substance that lowers body temperature.
- Pain reliever: a substance that alleviates discomfort.
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