noun
- Plural of aminopyrine; organic compounds derived from pyrine with amino groups, formerly used as analgesics and antipyretics.
Usage: pharmaceutical/chemistry term; largely historical; many aminopyrine-based drugs have been withdrawn from markets due to safety concerns
Examples
- Aminopyrines were commonly prescribed pain relievers in the early 20th century.
- The chemical structure of aminopyrines includes both amino and pyrine functional groups.
- Many countries have restricted or banned aminopyrines due to reported adverse effects.
- Researchers studied the metabolism of aminopyrines in clinical trials.
- The development of safer alternatives has largely replaced aminopyrines in modern medicine.