- 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...
- Paracetamol, or 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-counter...
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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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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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begin within an hour and last for up to
eight hours.
Ketorolac also has
antipyretic (fever-reducing) properties.
Common side
effects include sleepiness,...
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isopropylantipyrine in ****an) is a
derivative of
phenazone with
similar analgesic and
antipyretic effects.
Originally patented in 1931,
propyphenazone is
marketed as a...
- anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID); and
paracetamol (acetaminophen), an
analgesic and
antipyretic. It is
available as a
generic medication. Ibuprofen/paracetamol is indicated...
- was the
first aniline derivative found to
possess analgesic as well as
antipyretic properties, and was
quickly introduced into
medical practice under the...
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Pterocarpus santalinus is used in
traditional herbal medicine as an
antipyretic, anti-inflammatory, anthelmintic, tonic, hemorrhage, dysentery, aphrodisiac...
