Antipyretic: Pharmacologic agents

Antipyretic pharmacologic agents, such as acetaminophen, acetylsalicylic acid and other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications, and corticosteroids, seem to blunt the febrile response by inhibiting cyclooxygenase, the substance catalyzing PGE2 production in various tissues, including the POAH [114]. Although antipyretic drugs have been used to reduce fever for decades, they are not always efficacious, and use may be limited by side effects. DESCRIPTION Antipyretic drugs are medications that are used to reduce fever. They are also known as fever-reducing drugs or fever-reducing medications. Fever is a common symptom of many illnesses, and antipyretic drugs are often used to relieve the discomfort associated with fever. There are several types of antipyretic drugs, including acetaminophen, ibuprofen, and aspirin. Each of these drugs works in a slightly different way to reduce fever, but they all have the same basic goal: to lower ... Antipyretic is a medicine to reduce fever. Learn about different types of antipyretic drugs, such as acetaminophen, aspirin and ibuprofen, and their uses, side effects and precautions. Index What are Antipyretics? Common uses Types and differences of fever reducers Acetaminophen Salicylate Espirenido Ibuprofen Naproxen recommendations Potential side effects of Antipyretics Other Interactions Prevention Use in Children Primordial Use Older patients are urged to consult a doctor before taking fever-reducing medications.