What is the mechanism of the antipyretic action of aspirin?

What is the mechanism of the antipyretic action of aspirin?



Answer: A specific prostaglandin acts on the anterior hypothalamus to decrease heat dissipation through the normal procedures of sweating and dilation of peripheral blood vessels, but Aspirin blocks the synthesis of this prostaglandin in the anterior hypothalamus, and this is followed by increased heat loss.


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