Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012 acetaminophen See PARACETAMOL. Collins Dictionary of Medicine © Robert M. Youngson 2004, 2005 ac·et·a·min·o·phen (APAP) (as-et-ă-min'ō-fen) An antipyretic and analgesic, with potency similar to that of ...
The antipyretic activity may result from inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis and release in the central nervous system and prostaglandin-mediated effects on the heat-regulating center in the anterior hypothalamus. Acetaminophen is harmless at low doses but has direct hepatotoxic potential when taken as...
chills, rigor, and increase in muscle tone. For pattern of temperature, d iagnosis is confirmed by blood and serological examination (TLC, DLC, ESR, CRP) or by culture and sensitivity test. Pyrexia is managed by treating the cause and antipyretics [5]. ...
In another aspect, the invention is a method for decreasing sensations of heat and discomfort arising from oral ingestions of spicy oils like capsaicin or the accidental contact of pepper containing ingredients with sensitive mucosa, of eyes, mouth, or rectum by orally administering or topically appl...
The derivatives with the thymol-based scaffolds have gained much attention owing to their antibacterial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, anticancer, antitumor, anti-HIV, antiviral, antipyretic, anticonvulsant, and antidepressant properties. Zhao et al. isolated different thymol derivative...