Explain the following term:
Antipyretics

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Antipyretics: Antipyretics are the class of medicines which are used to reduce the fever.
Anti means against; pyretic means fever.
So antipyretics work against fever and aid in reducing it to maintain optimum body temperature.
Examples: Aspirin, Paracetamol

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