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antipyrine

British

/ -riːn, ˌæntɪˈpaɪrɪn /

noun

Also called: phenazine. a drug formerly used to reduce pain and fever. Formula: C 11 H 12 N 2 O

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Subsequently, the company became known solely as Sandoz and began making pharmaceuticals, the analgesic and antipyretic antipyrine being its first major product of this type.

From Salon • Dec. 14, 2013

In the meantime, some doctors prescribe anesthetic medications like antipyrine combined with benzocaine to help ease the pain, but studies suggest that herbal ear drops may be just as effective, with minimal side effects.

From New York Times • Dec. 30, 2010

In addition to dyestuffs, it is a starting-product for the manufacture of many drugs, such as antipyrine, antifebrin, &c.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Part 1, Slice 1 by Various

"Nothing; only I had a headache and I took a big dose of antipyrine."

From Cæsar or Nothing by How, Louis

These drugs, which have sprung into popular use since the disease la grippe began its dreaded career, include phenacetine, antipyrine, antifebrine, and other similar preparations.

From A Practical Physiology by Blaisdell, Albert F.

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