Bucetin
Bucetin
Bucetin (pronounced boo-seh-tin) is a non-opioid analgesic drug that was developed in the 1970s. It is a derivative of phenacetin, a pain-relieving and fever-reducing drug, but unlike phenacetin, bucetin does not have the potential to cause cancer.
Etymology
The term "Bucetin" is derived from the chemical name for the compound, N-(4-butoxyphenyl)acetamide. The "bu" comes from butoxy, "cet" from acetamide, and "in" is a common suffix for drugs.
Pharmacology
Bucetin works by inhibiting the production of prostaglandins, chemicals in the body that cause inflammation and increase the sensitivity of pain receptors. By reducing the amount of prostaglandins, bucetin can alleviate pain and reduce fever.
Related Terms
- Analgesic: A type of medication used to relieve pain.
- Phenacetin: A pain-relieving and fever-reducing drug from which bucetin is derived.
- Prostaglandins: Chemicals in the body that cause inflammation and increase the sensitivity of pain receptors.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Bucetin
- Wikipedia's article - Bucetin
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