An antipyretic (/ˌæntipaɪˈrɛtɪk/, from anti- 'against' and pyretic 'feverish') is a substance that reduces fever. Antipyretics cause the hypothalamus...
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class of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID) with analgesic and antipyretic effects. It acts by inhibiting the body's production of prostaglandin...
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phagocytosis besides inhibition of prostaglandin synthase. NSAIDs have antipyretic activity and can be used to treat fever. Fever is caused by elevated...
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Paracetamol (category Antipyretics)
Paracetamol (acetaminophen) is a non-opioid analgesic and antipyretic agent used to treat fever and mild to moderate pain. It is a widely used over the...
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hyperthermia as hyperthermia may quickly lead to death and does not respond to antipyretic medications. The distinction may however be difficult to make in an emergency...
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Propyphenazone (category Antipyretics)
isopropylantipyrine in Japan) is a derivative of phenazone with similar analgesic and antipyretic effects. Originally patented in 1931, propyphenazone is marketed as a...
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Phenacetin (category Antipyretics)
action on the heart, where it acts as a negative inotrope. It is an antipyretic, acting on the brain to decrease the temperature set point. It is also...
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Phenazone (category Antipyretics)
antipyrine (USAN), antipyrin, or analgesine) is an analgesic (pain reducing), antipyretic (fever reducing) and anti-inflammatory drug. While it predates the term...
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in der Weidenrinde entdeckte alcaloidische Substanz" [On Rigatelli's antipyretic [i.e., anti-fever drug] and on an alkaloid substance discovered in willow...
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Metamizole (category Antipyretics)
it is available. Metamizole, with its potent analgesic (pain relief), antipyretic (fever reduction), and spasmolytic (relax muscle contractions) properties...
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