Definition of phenacetin in English:
phenacetin
noun fɪˈnasɪtɪnfiˈnæsədən
mass nounMedicine A synthetic compound used as a painkilling and antipyretic drug.
Example sentencesExamples
- Abuse of combination analgesics containing phenacetin, antipyrine (phenazone) and caffeine have been associated with urinary tract tumors.
- I have seen several patients come to our emergency room over the years in acute renal failure induced by Ibuprofen, Motrin, Aspirin, phenacetin, and other anti-inflammatory drugs.
- Because of incidences of nephrotoxicity when taken over long periods, phenacetin is no longer available in the U.S. Found in two products.
- Phenacetin was used as an analgesic and antipyretic drug until 1983 when it was removed from the market because it can induce nephropathy and cancer.
Origin
Late 19th century: from pheno- + acet(yl) + -in1.