antipyretic
drug
Also known as: febrifuge
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An antipyretic is an agent that reduces fever. It is a type of drug used to alleviate pain and fever. While some analgesics, like aspirin, can reduce fever, others, such as acetaminophen and NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs), are considered more potent antipyretics. Acetaminophen, for instance, is a popular mild analgesic and antipyretic that is gentler on the gastrointestinal tract than aspirin.123
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