What is the mechanism of action of Acetaminophen in reducing fever and how does it affect the body’s thermoregulatory system?
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What is the mechanism of action of Acetaminophen in reducing fever and how does it affect the body’s thermoregulatory system?
Acetaminophen reduces fever by inhibiting the brain’s prostaglandin synthesis, which lowers the hypothalamic set point in the body’s temperature-regulating center.