phenacetin

n. chemical compound used as a medication

Phenacetin, introduced in 1887, was used principally as an analgesic, and was the first NSAID and fever reducer to go on the market. Typical doses of 300mg to 500mg a day result in an analgesic effect. Its analgesic effects are due to its actions on the sensory tracts of the spinal cord. In addition, phenacetin has a depressant action of the heart, where it acts as a negative inotrope. It is an antipyretic, acting on the brain to decrease the temperature set point. It is also used to treat rheumatoid arthritis (subacute type), intercostal neuralgia, and some forms of ataxia.
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Phenacetin /phe·nac·e·tin/ an analgesic and antipyretic, whose major metabolite is acetaminophen, now little used because of its toxicity. [more]Phenacetin - Community and Resources

Noun
1. a white crystalline compound used as an analgesic and also as an antipyretic
(synonym) acetophenetidin, acetphenetidin
(hypernym) analgesic, anodyne, painkiller, pain pill

phenacetin /fi'næsitin/
danh từ (dược học) Fenaxetin
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