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Propyphenazone

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Routes ofadministration
  
Oral

CAS Number
  
479-92-5

ChemSpider
  
3646

ATC code
  
N02BB04 (WHO)

PubChem CID
  
3778

Molar mass
  
230.306 g/mol

Propyphenazone

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International Drug Names

How to pronounce propyphenazone


Propyphenazone is a derivative of phenazone with similar analgesic and antipyretic effects.

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Adverse effects of propyphenazone

There have been case reports describing risk of acute inferior myocardial infarction with low atrial rhythm due to propyphenazone (Kounis syndrome).

Countries that have banned propyphenazone

Excerpt from WHO comments:

  • Sri Lanka
  • South Korea - as reported by PharmAsia News in 2009:
  • Malaysia
  • Thailand
  • Turkey - production and sale banned in January 1986 due to incidence of severe adverse reactions.
  • India- Still in use. Saridon tablets contain 150 mg/tablet.

    • References

    Propyphenazone Wikipedia
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