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Fever is one of the most frequent causes of consultation in primary pediatric care. Its treatment includes a diversity of antipyretic drugs. A brief and detailed revision of the pharmacological properties and their main side effects, especially over the kidneys, of the most commonly used antipyretics is made.

Julio César Reina, Departamento de Pediatría, Facultad de Salud, Universidad del Valle, Cali, Colombia.

Departamento de Pediatría, Facultad de Salud, Universidad del Valle, Cali, Colombia.

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