Acetaminophen

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Broader Terms

antipyretic, nonsteroidal antiinflammatory agent, phenylamide

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• Acetaminophen: A popular drugAcetaminophen 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.
• For example, 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.
• Postgrad Med 2000;107(1):189-95 Acetaminophen is one of the most commonly used over-the-counter medications.
• Vane, The William Harvey Foundation, London, United Kingdom, June 16, 2004 (received for review January 5, 2004) Acetaminophen is a widely used antipyretic analgesic, reducing fever caused by bacterial and viral infections and by clinical trauma such as cancer or stroke.

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