Term Name: | phenazopyridine |
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Synonyms: | 2,6-Diamino-3-(phenylazo)pyridine, 2,6-Diamino-3-phenylazopyridine, 3-(Phenylazo)-2,6-pyridinediamine, 3-(phenyldiazenyl)pyridine-2,6-diamine, fenazopiridina, phenazopyridine, phenazopyridinum |
Definition: | A diaminopyridine that is 2,6-diaminopyridine substituted at position 3 by a phenylazo group. 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:71416] ( EBI ) |