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• Nonsteroidal
  ...which are a class of drugs that provide analgesic and antipyretic effects, and in higher doses, anti-inflammatory effects. ...term "nonsteroidal" is derived from the English words "non-", meaning not, and "steroidal", referring to steroids. It is used to differentiate substances
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• Propacetamol
  ...amol]] which is used as an [[analgesic]]. It is administered intravenously and is used to manage moderate to severe pain. ...this case, propacetamol is metabolized into paracetamol, an analgesic and antipyretic drug.
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• Aminopyrine
  ...used as an analgesic and antipyretic. It is a derivative of [[pyrazolone]] and was first synthesized in 1893. ...d from the words "amino", referring to the presence of an [[amino group]], and "pyrine", which is derived from [[pyrazolone]], the chemical compound from
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• List of chemical compounds
  * [[Analgesic]] * [[Antipyretic]]
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• Sodium salicylate
  ...r inflammatory conditions. It is also used as a preservative in some foods and personal care products. ...intestinal]] discomfort, [[tinnitus]], and [[Reye's syndrome]] in children and teenagers recovering from viral infections, especially influenza or chicken
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• Ampiroxicam
  ...piroxicam" is derived from the Greek words "amphi" meaning "on both sides" and "roxicam", a common suffix for NSAIDs. ...er concentrations of prostaglandins. As a consequence, inflammation, pain, and fever are reduced.
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• Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
  ...provide analgesic (pain-killing) and antipyretic (fever-reducing) effects, and, in higher doses, anti-inflammatory effects. ...he term "anti-inflammatory" denotes drugs that reduce inflammation, while "analgesic" refers to drugs that relieve pain.
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• United States customary units
  ...It is also often used in the prevention of [[Heart Attack|heart attacks]] and [[Stroke|strokes]]. ...side effects of aspirin include [[Nausea|nausea]], [[Vomiting|vomiting]], and [[Stomach Pain|stomach pain]]. In rare cases, it can cause [[Bleeding|bleed
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• NSAIDs
  ...provide analgesic (pain-killing) and antipyretic (fever-reducing) effects, and, in higher doses, anti-inflammatory effects. ...d (Oxicams)]], [[selective COX-2 inhibitors (Coxibs)]], [[sulfonanilides]] and others (e.g., [[meloxicam]], [[diclofenac]]).
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• Anodyne
  ...medicine]] to refer to a drug or treatment that alleviates pain or soothes and comforts. The term is derived from the Greek word 'anōdynos', meaning 'fre ...Greek word 'anōdynos', which is a combination of 'an-', meaning 'without', and '-odynē', meaning 'pain'. Thus, the term literally translates to 'without
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• Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
  ...provide analgesic (pain-killing) and antipyretic (fever-reducing) effects, and, in higher doses, anti-inflammatory effects. ...chanism of action. There are two main groups of NSAIDs: traditional NSAIDs and COX-2 inhibitors.
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• Dipyrone
  ...s '''metamizole''', is a powerful non-opioid, non-steroidal, analgesic and antipyretic. It was first synthesized by the German company Hoechst AG in 1920. ...l compound characterized by a six-membered ring containing one oxygen atom and an unsaturated carbonyl group.
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• Oxycinchophen
  ...ure, which includes an oxygen atom (oxy-), a cinchona alkaloid (-cincho-), and a phenyl group (-phen). ...gesic]] and [[antipyretic]]. It is often prescribed for the relief of pain and reduction of fever.
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• NSAIDS
  ...provide analgesic (pain-killing) and antipyretic (fever-reducing) effects, and, in higher doses, anti-inflammatory effects. ...e drugs works in a different way, but they all help to reduce inflammation and pain.
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• Acetanilide
  ...organic compound that was formerly used in medicine for its analgesic and antipyretic properties. It is a white, odorless, crystalline solid substance that is al ...derived from its chemical structure. It is an amide made from acetic acid and aniline. The "-ide" suffix is used in organic chemistry to denote a compoun
  2 KB (235 words) - 14:46, 6 February 2024
• Tylenol
  ...ountries, is a common over-the-counter [[medication]] used to relieve pain and reduce fever. ...he production of [[prostaglandins]], chemicals in the body that cause pain and inflammation.
  2 KB (224 words) - 04:18, 5 February 2024
• Metamizole
  ...anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that is primarily used as an analgesic and antipyretic. ...rly when other analgesics are not suitable. It is also used to lower fever and to relieve spasms. However, due to its potential for causing agranulocytosi
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• Anti-inflammatory agents
  ...anti-inflammatory" is derived from the Latin words "anti" meaning against, and "inflammare" meaning to set on fire. This refers to the agents' ability to ...nti-inflammatory agents: nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs ([[NSAIDs]]) and corticosteroids ([[steroids]]).
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• Pain reliever
  '''Pain reliever''' (pronunciation: /peɪn rɪˈliːvər/), also known as '''analgesic''' or '''painkiller''', is a type of [[medicine]] used to alleviate or redu ...term "analgesic" is derived from the Greek words "an-", meaning "without", and "algesis", meaning "sensation of pain".
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• Dihydrocodeine
  ...]] (as in co-dydramol) or [[aspirin]]. It was developed in Germany in 1908 and first marketed in 1911. ...derived from the Greek words "di" meaning "two", "hydro" meaning "water", and "codeine", a type of [[alkaloid]] found in opium. The "dihydro" prefix indi
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