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What type of drug reduces fever?

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Antipyretic

The term comes from the Greek word 'pyretos,' meaning fever; common examples include aspirin, ibuprofen, and acetaminophen. These drugs work by blocking the production of prostaglandins in the brain that signal the body to increase its temperature.

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