Proquazone
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Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
Pharmaceutical compound
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| ECHA InfoCard | 100.041.079 Edit this at Wikidata |
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| Formula | C18H18N2O |
| Molar mass | 278.355 g·mol−1 |
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Proquazone is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, known as an NSAID.[1]
Uses
[edit ]Proquazone is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis and ankylosing spondylitis.[1] It has been trialed for use as pain relief for tension headaches.[2]
The recommended adult dose is around 450mg.[1]
Side Effects
[edit ]Often, use of Proquazone is associated with diarrhea (up to 30% of the time).[1]
References
[edit ]- ^ a b c d Clissold SP, Beresford R (May 1987). "Proquazone. A review of its pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic properties, and therapeutic efficacy in rheumatic diseases and pain states". Drugs. 33 (5): 478–502. doi:10.2165/00003495-198733050-00004. PMID 3297621. S2CID 195697106.
- ^ DiSerio FJ, Friedman AP, Parno J, Singer JM (May 1985). "Proquazone for tension headache--a multicenter trial". Headache. 25 (3): 127–133. doi:10.1111/j.1526-4610.1985.hed2503127.x. PMID 3891682. S2CID 9283866.
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