Acetphenetidin (Noun)
Meaning
A white crystalline compound used as an analgesic and also as an antipyretic.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- Acetphenetidin is a white crystalline compound often used as an analgesic and also as an antipyretic to relieve fever and pain.
- The doctor prescribed her acetphenetidin to help reduce her high fever and alleviate the accompanying headache.
- Acetphenetidin, being a compound used in some medications, helps in treating various mild to moderate pain conditions and fever.
- Use of acetphenetidin has been restricted in some countries due to its potential for toxicity if overdosed or mixed with other medicines.
- Medications containing acetphenetidin are usually available by prescription only to ensure the patient uses the correct dosage and to minimize any side effects.