Definition of Antipyretic. Meaning of Antipyretic. Synonyms of Antipyretic

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Definition of Antipyretic

Antipyretic
Antipyretic An`ti*py*ret"ic, a. (Med.) Efficacious in preventing or allaying fever. -- n. A febrifuge.

Meaning of Antipyretic from wikipedia

- An antipyretic (/ˌæntipaɪˈrɛtɪk/, from anti- 'against' and pyretic 'feverish') is a substance that reduces fever. Antipyretics cause the hypothalamus...
- 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 available...
- phagocytosis besides inhibition of prostaglandin synthase. NSAIDs have antipyretic activity and can be used to treat fever. Fever is caused by elevated...
- begin within an hour and last for up to eight hours. Ketorolac also has antipyretic (fever-reducing) properties. Common side effects include sleepiness,...
- 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...
- isopropylantipyrine in ****an) is a derivative of phenazone with similar analgesic and antipyretic effects. Originally patented in 1931, propyphenazone is marketed as a...
- one of the first aniline derivatives found to possess analgesic and antipyretic properties. However, its use was later discontinued due to toxic side...
- over-the-counter medication. Metamizole, with its potent analgesic (pain relief), antipyretic (fever reduction), and spasmolytic (relax muscle contractions) properties...
- Flunixin is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), analgesic, and antipyretic used in horses, cattle and pigs. It is often formulated as the meglumine...