Acetaminophen

Broader Terms

antipyretic, nonsteroidal antiinflammatory agent, phenylamide

Facts

A popular drug Acetaminophen is the most widely used pain reliever and fever reducer in the United States, and it's readily available in most parts of the world.
The exact mechanism of action of acetaminophen is not known.
Acetaminophen is the antipyretic and analgesic of choice for patients with chronic non-alcohol related liver disease, despite its well-known association with hepatotoxicity, particularly in alcoholics.
Acetaminophen is a widely used antipyretic analgesic, reducing fever caused by bacterial and viral infections and by clinical trauma such as cancer or stroke.
Acetaminophen does not have anti-inflammatory properties and does not produce the side effects associated with aspirin, such as stomach irritation.
Tylenol is a brand name of a product that contains acetaminophen.

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