Which medication is used to lower fever?

Antipyretics are medications specifically designed to reduce fever. They work by acting on the hypothalamus in the brain, which regulates body temperature. By inhibiting the release of certain substances that cause fever, antipyretics can effectively lower an elevated body temperature.

In clinical practice, common antipyretics include acetaminophen (Tylenol) and ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin). These medications not only help in managing fever but also provide relief from discomfort associated with conditions that cause an elevated temperature, such as infections.

In contrast, antivenin is used to counteract the effects of venom from snake bites or insect stings, antifungal medications target fungal infections, and antibiotics are used to treat bacterial infections. None of these categories specifically address the need to reduce fever, which is why antipyretic is the correct choice in this context.