- an analgesic for mild pain but not for inflammation; also used as an antipyretic; (Datril, Tylenol, Panadol, Phenaphen, Tempra, and Anacin III are trademarks of brands of acetaminophen tablets)
- Paracetamol (INN) or acetaminophen (USAN) is a widely used over-the-counter analgesic (pain reliever) and antipyretic (fever reducer).
- A white crystalline compound used in medicine as an anodyne to relieve pain and reduce fever
- A generic name of a type of medicine used to relieve pain. Tylenol is a brand name of a product that contains acetaminophen.
- A medication effective for relieving mild pain and fever. It is also used as a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory.
- common, over-the-counter pain reliever; found in Tylenol
- A drug that reduces pain and fever (but not inflammation).
- a pain-relieving and fever-reducing drug found in many over-the-counter medications (i.e., Tylenol, Tempra, or Feverall).
- A compound that relieves mild pain and reduces fever. Acetaminophen has also been found to be suitable for people who can't take aspirin because of aspirin-related allergic reactions or stomach irritation. In addition, acetaminophen is safe for use by infants, children and teens. ...
- [as et ah mih´ no fen] The generic name for a drug that temporarily relieves mild to moderate pain and reduces fever. Unlike aspirin, it does not cause bleeding problems. Examples: Tylenol, Excedrin (a combination drug which contains aspirin and caffeine in addition to acetaminophen).
- A commonly used analgesic medication containing no aspirin.
- allergic reactions, rash, thrombocytopenia, agranulocytosis.
- APAP, paracetamol; an over-the-counter painkiller which is toxic in high doses.
- Acetaminophen is a pain reliever that works by directly affecting nerves (unlike aspirin and other NSAIDs that control prostaglandin levels). ...
- Pronounced uh-SEE-tuh-MINN-uh fenn; a non-aspirin pain reliever, such as Tylenol.
- An aspirin substitute. Like aspirin, acetaminophen works as a pain killer and fever reducer, but it does not have anti-inflammatory properties and does not produce the side effects associated with aspirin, such as stomach irritation.
- recommended by the American College of Rheumatology and the American Geriatrics Society as first-line treatment for osteoarthritis. Take up to 4 grams a day (2 extra-strength Tylenol every 6 hours). ...
- Drug which causes severe toxicity in cats, also known as paracetamol
- A pain reliever and fever reducer. Brand name: Tylenol. The exact mechanism of action of acetaminophen is not known. Acetaminophen relieves pain by elevating the pain threshold (that is, by requiring a greater amount of pain to develop before it is felt by a person). ...
- (brand name Tylenol) is used to treat mild to moderate pain (e.g., headaches, cold/flu aches and pains) and to reduce fever.
- A drug used for pain relief as well as to decrease fever. A common trade name for the drug is Tylenol.
- is a common OTC analgesic agent that can also decrease fever. Worse side effect of acetaminophen is liver damage, particularly when this drug is used with alcohol.
- An analgesic and antipyretic