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metamizol

pyrazolone derivative · analgesic, antipyretic

pyrazolone derivativeanalgesic, antipyretic
CDSCO approved
EXCRETION
not curated
INTERACTIONS
none in our sources
PREGNANCY
not curated

Mechanism

Metamizol is a potent and promptly acting analgesic and antipyretic. It is a poor antiinflammatory and not uricosuric.

Indications

analgesiaantipyresis

Dosing

Adult
0.5–1.5 g oral/i.m./i.v.

Contraindications

  • banned in USA and some European countries
  • fixed dose combination with antispasmodics banned in India

Side effects

Common
gastric irritationpain at injection site
Serious
  • agranulocytosis
  • precipitous fall in BP (with i.v. injection)

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Sources: KD Tripathi 7e·Verified: 2026-05-10 · House clinical team