Misuse of a morphine alternative (Diconal).
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DICONAL, a combination of dipipanone hydrochloride BP 10 mg., and cyclizine hydrochloride BP 30 mg., was only available in Ireland in tablet form, pink, scored and uncoated. The rapidacting anti-emetic cyclizine is included in the preparation to counteract any nausea or vomiting which may arise from dipipanone usage. The combination is also marketed under another brand name. Dipipanone is also available in the United Kingdom in parenteral form. Contra-indications to its use are hepatic and renal disease.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of the Irish Medical Association
دوره 65 16 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1972