phenacetin (Meaning)
Wordnet
phenacetin (n)
a white crystalline compound used as an analgesic and also as an antipyretic
Webster
phenacetin (n.)
Alt. of Phenacetine
Synonyms & Antonyms of phenacetin
No Synonyms and anytonyms found
phenacetin Sentence Examples
- Phenacetin, a formerly used analgesic, has been associated with kidney damage and other health risks.
- The widespread use of phenacetin in the past led to concerns about its potential for abuse.
- Phenacetin is a white or slightly pinkish crystalline powder with a bitter taste.
- The pharmacological effects of phenacetin were first described in the early 1890s.
- Phenacetin is rapidly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract and reaches peak plasma concentrations within 1-2 hours.
- The metabolism of phenacetin involves primarily de-acetylation and conjugation, resulting in the formation of several metabolites.
- The elimination of phenacetin and its metabolites is primarily via the kidneys.
- Chronic use of phenacetin has been linked to the development of anal papillary carcinoma.
- Phenacetin was commonly used in combination with aspirin and caffeine in the past.
- Due to concerns about its toxicity, phenacetin has been banned for use in many countries.
FAQs About the word phenacetin
a white crystalline compound used as an analgesic and also as an antipyreticAlt. of Phenacetine
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
Phenacetin, a formerly used analgesic, has been associated with kidney damage and other health risks.
The widespread use of phenacetin in the past led to concerns about its potential for abuse.
Phenacetin is a white or slightly pinkish crystalline powder with a bitter taste.
The pharmacological effects of phenacetin were first described in the early 1890s.
