acetaminophen(Tylenol, Ofirmev, FeverAll)
Non-opioid analgesic / antipyretic (para-aminophenol)
Pronunciation
/əˌsiːtəˈmɪnəfən/
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At a glance
- Generic name
- acetaminophen
- Brand names
- Tylenol, Ofirmev, FeverAll, Mapap
- Therapeutic class
- Non-opioid analgesic / antipyretic (para-aminophenol)
- Mechanism (summary)
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Clinical pearls
- Read OTC labels - many cold/flu products contain APAP.
- Do not exceed 3,000-4,000 mg/day; lower in chronic alcohol use.
- Suspected overdose: get help immediately. N-acetylcysteine is the antidote.
- Safe in pregnancy at recommended doses.
- Does NOT reduce inflammation.
Sources
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