Definitions for Acetaminophen
əˌsi təˈmɪn ə fən, ˌæs ɪ tə-ac·etaminophen

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1. acetaminophen, Datril, Tylenol, Panadol, Phenaphen, Tempra, Anacin IIInoun

   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)

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1. acetaminophennoun

   a white crystalline compound (HO.C6H4.NH.CO.CH3) used as an analgesic and also as an antipyretic. It has molecular weight 151.16. It is the active ingredient in the commercial analgesics Tylenol and Datril.

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1. acetaminophennoun

   A white crystalline compound used in medicine as an anodyne to relieve pain and reduce fever.

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1. acetaminophen

   Paracetamol, also known as acetaminophen, is a medication used to treat fever and mild to moderate pain. Common brand names include Tylenol and Panadol. At a standard dose, paracetamol only slightly decreases body temperature; it is inferior to ibuprofen in that respect, and the benefits of its use for fever are unclear. Paracetamol may relieve pain in acute mild migraine but only slightly in episodic tension headache. However, the aspirin/paracetamol/caffeine combination helps with both conditions where the pain is mild and is recommended as a first-line treatment for them. Paracetamol is effective for post-surgical pain, but it is inferior to ibuprofen. The paracetamol/ibuprofen combination provides further increase in potency and is superior to either drug alone. The pain relief paracetamol provides in osteoarthritis is small and clinically insignificant. The evidence in its favor for the use in low back pain, cancer pain, and neuropathic pain is insufficient.In the short term, paracetamol is safe and effective when used as directed. Short term adverse effects are uncommon and similar to ibuprofen, but paracetamol is typically safer than NSAIDs for long term use. Paracetamol is also often used in patients who cannot tolerate NSAIDs like ibuprofen. Chronic consumption of paracetamol may result in a drop in hemoglobin level, indicating possible gastrointestinal bleeding, and abnormal liver function tests. Some epidemiological studies have linked paracetamol to cardiovascular, renal, and gastrointestinal diseases, but are largely due to confounding biases and is of insignificant relevance with short-term use of paracetamol. Paracetamol may slightly increase systolic blood pressure in hypertensive patients at a dose of 4 grams a day. Elevated frequency of asthma and developmental and reproductive disorders is observed in the offspring of women with prolonged use of paracetamol during pregnancy, although whether paracetamol is the true cause of this increase is unclear. Some studies suggest that there is evidence for the association between paracetamol during pregnancy and autism spectrum disorder and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, while making clear further research is required to establish any causal link, which has prompted some calls to limit its use in pregnancy to the lowest effective dosage for the shortest possible time.The recommended maximum daily dose for an adult is three to four grams. Higher doses may lead to toxicity, including liver failure. Paracetamol poisoning is the foremost cause of acute liver failure in the Western world, and accounts for most drug overdoses in the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand.Paracetamol was first made in 1877 or possibly 1852. It is the most commonly used medication for pain and fever in both the United States and Europe. It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines. Paracetamol is available as a generic medication, with brand names including Tylenol and Panadol among others. In 2020, it was the 118th most commonly prescribed medication in the United States, with more than 5 million prescriptions.

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1. acetaminophen

   Acetaminophen is a common over-the-counter medication used to relieve pain and reduce fever. It's found in a variety of medications, from pain relievers and cold remedies to sleep aids and allergy medicines. Despite its wide use, acetaminophen has a narrow safety margin and overdoses can result in liver damage. It's important to carefully follow dosing instructions when taking this medication. While it's safe for most people when used correctly, it may not be suitable for those with certain health conditions, like liver disease.

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1. Acetaminophen

   Analgesic antipyretic derivative of acetanilide. It has weak anti-inflammatory properties and is used as a common analgesic, but may cause liver, blood cell, and kidney damage.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Acetaminophen in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Acetaminophen in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of Acetaminophen in a Sentence

1. Robert Swift:

   You should never, never take alcohol with acetaminophen or Tylenol, you can actually cause liver damage from an overdose of Tylenol.

2. Leonardo Trasande:

   Research on acetaminophen shows this is an emerging field of concern, i'm always going to say that further research is needed to understand the mechanisms and to control for other exposures. But the fact is there is substantial evidence to suggest that at the very least, this is a hazard for the fetus.

3. Lee Cantrell:

   Acetaminophen, caffeine, codeine, those are ones that people would probably recognize.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
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3. ^ Wiktionary
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