Term Name: | phenazopyridine hydrochloride |
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Synonyms: | 2,6-Diamino-3-(phenylazo)pyridine monohydrochloride, 2,6-Diamino-3-phenylazopyridine hydrochloride, 3-(Phenylazo)-2,6-pyridinediamine hydrochloride, 3-(phenyldiazenyl)pyridine-2,6-diamine hydrochloride, 3-Phenylazo-2,6-diaminopyridine hydrochloride, Phenazopyridine HCl, phenazopyridine monohydrochloride, Phenazopyridinium chloride |
Definition: | A hydrochloride obtained by combining phenazopyridine with one equivalent of hydrochloric acid. A local anesthetic that has topical analgesic effect on mucosa lining of the urinary tract. Its use is limited by problems with toxicity (primarily blood disorders) and potential carcinogenicity. |
Ontology: | ChEBI [CHEBI:71419] ( EBI ) |