Antipyretic

An antipyretic is an antipyretic or fever protective agent. Such an agent is referred to as an antipyretic. Usually it is administered as a component of analgesics. To inhibit prostaglandin E2 synthesis in the hypothalamus. This leads to increased heat dissipation by cutaneous vasodilatation and increased sweating, causing the body " entfiebert " is.

Lowers fever act mainly:

  • Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen, naproxen, and ketoprofen ( arylpropionic acid derivatives ), aspirin ( Acetylsalicylsäurederivate )
  • Paracetamol ( aminophenol )
  • Dipyrone ( pyrazolone derivatives )
  • Nabumetone ( arylacetic acid derivatives )
  • Nimesulide
  • Phenazone
  • Quinine

Another obsolete term for antipyretic is Febrifugum.

  • Drug group
  • Pharmacology
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