acetaminophen
n. paracetamol, crystalline compound used to reduce fever and relieve pain (Medicine) | ||||
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Acetaminophen Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
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acetaminophen
Noun
1. an analgesic for mild pain; also used as an antipyretic; (Datril and Tylenol and Panadol and Phenaphen and Tempra and Anacin III are trademarks of brands of acetaminophen tablets)
(synonym) Datril, Tylenol, Panadol, Phenaphen, Tempra, Anacin III
(hypernym) analgesic, anodyne, painkiller, pain pill
(classification) trademark
Noun
1. an analgesic for mild pain; also used as an antipyretic; (Datril and Tylenol and Panadol and Phenaphen and Tempra and Anacin III are trademarks of brands of acetaminophen tablets)
(synonym) Datril, Tylenol, Panadol, Phenaphen, Tempra, Anacin III
(hypernym) analgesic, anodyne, painkiller, pain pill
(classification) trademark
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acetaminophen
acetaminophen
achromycin n : an antibiotic (trade name achromycin) derived from microorganisms of the genus streptomyces and used broadly to treat infections [syn: tetracycline, achromycin]
acetaminophen
achromycin n : an antibiotic (trade name achromycin) derived from microorganisms of the genus streptomyces and used broadly to treat infections [syn: tetracycline, achromycin]
Acetaminophen Definition from Medicine Dictionaries & Glossaries
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acetaminophen
A drug that reduces pain and fever (but not inflammation). It belongs to the family of drugs called analgesics.
A drug that reduces pain and fever (but not inflammation). It belongs to the family of drugs called analgesics.
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Acetaminophen
The generic name for a common nonprescription medication useful in the treatment of mild pain or fever
The generic name for a common nonprescription medication useful in the treatment of mild pain or fever
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Acetaminophen Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
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Paracetamol
Paracetamol (INN) or acetaminophen (USAN), is the active metabolite of phenacetin, a so-called coal tar analgesic. It is an effective substitute for aspirin, due to its analgesic and antipyretic properties. However, unlike aspirin, it is not a very effective anti-inflammatory agent. It is well tolerated, lacks many of the side effects of aspirin, and is available over-the-counter, so it is commonly used for the relief of fever, headaches, and other minor aches and pains. Paracetamol is also useful in the management of more severe pain, where it allows lower dosages of additional non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) or opioid analgesics to be used, thereby minimizing overall side effects. It is a major ingredient in numerous cold and flu medications, including Tylenol and Panadol, among others. It is considered safe for human use at recommended doses, however, acute overdose can cause fatal hepatic damage, and the number of accidental self-poisonings and suicides has grown in recent years.
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