Antipyretic

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-000707",
  "term": "Antipyretic",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A substance that reduces or prevents fever by lowering a raised body temperature. These agents act on the hypothalamus, the brain's thermoregulatory center, to override a fever-inducing stimulus, such as a pyrogen. Common examples of antipyretic drugs include paracetamol (acetaminophen) and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen and aspirin.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2007, 79, 1153. 'Glossary of terms used in toxicology, 2nd edition (IUPAC Recommendations 2007)' on page 1169 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200779071153)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/antipyretic/"
}