An analgesic and antipyretic that has been given by mouth and as ear drops. Antipyrine is often used in testing the effects of other drugs or diseases on drug-metabolizing enzymes in the liver. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p29)
Phenazone,Anodynin,Pyramidone
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Antisepsis
The destruction of germs causing disease.
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Asepsis
The prevention of access by infecting organisms to the locus of potential infection.