Glossary entry (derived from question below)
English term or phrase:
antipyretic
German translation:
Antipyretikum
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Steffen Walter
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English term
antipyretic
COVID-19
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English to German
Medical
Medical (general)
Definition from
Merriam-Webster Dictionary:
An agent that reduces fever.
Example sentences:
Several reports of home quarantine violations by Indian residents having international travel history were reported in the media, including cases of suppression of fever symptoms by use of antipyretic agents, and some of these cases were later diagnosed having COVID-19 [6]. (The BMJ)
They concluded: “The current evidence does not support routine antipyretic administration to treat fever in acute respiratory infections and covid-19,” adding that the rapid and widespread purchase of antipyretic medication over-the-counter has led to temporary shortages. (The BMJ)
Staff has been reminded that use of antipyretic medications and over-the-countercough, respiratory, or flu medications should not be used if an employee is not feeling well. (TAP Into Madison)
Proposed translations
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Antipyretikum
"Antipyretikum" ist der pharmazeutische Fachterminus. Alternativ wäre "fiebersenkendes (Arznei)mittel/Medikament" möglich.
Definition from
DocCheck:
Unter einem Antipyretikum versteht man einen Arzneistoff, der eine fiebersenkende Wirkung hat.
Example sentences:
Ein Antipyretikum ist ein fiebersenkender oder vor Fieber schützender Arzneistoff. Ein solcher Wirkstoff wird als antipyretisch bezeichnet. (Wikipedia)
Zu den Antipyretika gehören z. B. Derivate der Salicylsäure, Paracetamol, Phenazon und Metamizol. (Pschyrembel Online)
Antipyretika gehören zu den am häufigsten verordneten Medikamenten in deutschen Kliniken. Trotz dieser weiten Verbreitung sind Indikation, Effekte und Nebenwirkungen bei der Behandlung von Intensivpatienten noch nicht zufriedenstellend abgeklärt. (SpringerLink)
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