Question

Name the substance which is used for lowering the body temperature.

Answer 1

Antipyretics :

1. The group of drugs that are responsible for reducing fever is known as Antipyretics.
2. Some common examples of antipyretics are paracetamol, aspirin, ibuprofen, etc.
3. Antipyretics reduce the secretion of prostaglandins from the hypothalamus, thus reducing fever.