metamizole; dipyrone (Busprina, Conmel, Dalmasin, Neo-Melubrina, Prolidina, Mexican aspirin)

Introduction

Banned many years ago, but still available over-the-counter in Latin America including Mexico, Africa & Asia.

Adverse effects

• agranulocytosis/neutropenia
• sepsis
• fever/chills

• drug adverse effects of NSAIDs

More general terms

• non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent (NSAID)

Database

• PubChem: http://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/summary/summary.cgi?cid=6236
• PubChem: http://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/summary/summary.cgi?cid=522325
• PubChem: http://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/summary/summary.cgi?cid=80254
• PubChem: http://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/summary/summary.cgi?cid=656600
• PubChem: http://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/summary/summary.cgi?cid=3111
• PubChem: http://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/summary/summary.cgi?cid=3110