antipyretic
Temperature-lowering medicine
Antipyretic describes something that reduces fever, or names a substance that does so.
Aspirin, ibuprofen, and acetaminophen are common antipyretics.
The term appears in medical and pharmaceutical contexts: The doctor recommended an antipyretic for the child's high temperature.
Acetylsalicylic acid tablet
- ibuprofenAnti-inflammatory pain reliever
- acetaminophenCommon over-the-counter analgesic
- paracetamolOver-the-counter pain medication
- naproxenAnti-inflammatory analgesic drug
analgesic · NSAID · indomethacin · diclofenac · feverfew · meadowsweet · quinine · salicylate
Reducing distress or discomfort
- comfortEase or soothing relief
- easeLack of strain
- alleviateLessen pain or trouble
- reduceMake smaller in degree
lower · normalize · stabilize · calm · recovery · convalescence · respite · palliation
Reduce volume by force
- evaporativeConverting liquid to gas
- cryotherapyTreatment using extreme cold
- thermoregulationMaintaining stable internal heat
- vasodilatationVessel diameter increase
Flat portable computing device
- capsuleEnclosed dose container
- syrupThick sugar liquid
- suppositoryInsertable solid medication
- doseQuantity of medicine
prescription · over-the-counter · pediatric · pharmaceutical · therapeutic · pharmacology · dispensary · elixir
aspirin
Acetylsalicylic acid tablet
- ibuprofenAnti-inflammatory pain reliever
- acetaminophenCommon over-the-counter analgesic
- paracetamolOver-the-counter pain medication
naproxen · analgesic · NSAID · indomethacin · diclofenac · feverfew · meadowsweet · quinine · salicylate · anti-inflammatory
soothing
Reducing distress or discomfort
reduce · lower · normalize · stabilize · calm · recovery · convalescence · respite · palliation
compress
Reduce volume by force
- evaporativeConverting liquid to gas
- cryotherapyTreatment using extreme cold
- thermoregulationMaintaining stable internal heat
tablet
Flat portable computing device
- capsuleEnclosed dose container
- syrupThick sugar liquid
- suppositoryInsertable solid medication
dose · prescription · over-the-counter · pediatric · pharmaceutical · therapeutic · pharmacology · dispensary · elixir · suspension