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