n. a drug that reduces fever by lowering the body temperature. Several analgesic drugs have antipyretic activity, including *aspirin and *paracetamol.
reduces fever; see also febrifuge.
Measures used to reduce temperature in FEVER. Varieties include cold-sponging, wet-packs, baths and diaphoretic (sweat-reducing) drugs such as QUININE, salicylates and ASPIRIN.... antipyretics
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