Antipyretics (also known as Antifebrile Agents, Agents, Antifebrile): Drugs that are used to reduce body temperature in fever.

NIH MeSH · D058633Chemicals and Drugs

Antipyretics

Also known asAntifebrile Agents · Agents, Antifebrile · Antipyretic Agents · Agents, Antipyretic · Antipyretic · Antipyretic Agent · Agent, Antipyretic · Antipyretic Effect · Effect, Antipyretic · Antipyretic Effects · Effects, Antipyretic

Definition

Drugs that are used to reduce body temperature in fever.

MeSH classification

  • D27.505.696.068

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Common questions about Antipyretics

What does Antipyretics mean in medicine?
Drugs that are used to reduce body temperature in fever. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Antipyretics known by any other names?
Yes. Antipyretics is also referred to as Antifebrile Agents, Agents, Antifebrile, Antipyretic Agents, Agents, Antipyretic in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Antipyretics sit in the medical classification?
Antipyretics falls under the broader medical category "Chemicals and Drugs" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: D27.505.696.068). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D058633) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗