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Dipyrone and paracetamol represent the small family of non-acidic, non-opioid analgesics which do not exhibit anti-inflammatory activity. The analgesic efficacy of dipyrone is broad and comparable to that of the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and tramadol. Because dipyrone is a weak cyclo-oxygenase inhibitor, its use is not associated with gastric irritation, an important advantage for long-term administration. Uniquely, dipyrone has intrinsic spasmolytic activity. This makes the drug particularly useful in renal colic pain.
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Lehmann, K. (1997). Dipyrone in pain management. In: Advantages and Problems with Non-Opioids in Pain Management. Birkhäuser, Basel. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-0348-8865-3_2
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