Research Area: Inflammation
Biological Activity:
Phenacetin is a non-opioid analgesic without anti-inflammatory properties. Its analgesic effects are due to its actions on the sensory tracts of the spinal cord. In addition, phenacetin has a depressant action on the heart, where it acts as a negative inotrope. Phenacetin is an antipyretic, acting on the brain to decrease the temperature set point. Phenacetin is also used to treat rheumatoid arthritis (subacute type) and intercostal neuralgia. [1][2]References on Phenacetin[1] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phenacetin, , [2] N Engl J Med. , 1991 Jan 17, 324(3):155-60