Acetaminophen Written by NCI Thesaurus v.07.09d   

Definition of Acetaminophen An acetanilide with analgesic and antipyretic activity. Although the exact mechanism through which acetaminophen exert its effects has yet to be fully determined, this agent probably acts by inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis in the central nervous system (CNS). inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis in the CNS results in elevation of the pain threshold and lowering of the thermal set point in the hypothalamus. Acetaminophen is from the group Analgesic and Antipyretic Other Names for Acetaminophen Acetaminophen 4-Hydroxyacetanilide ACETAMINOPHEN APAP N-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)acetamide Paracetamol Tylenol acetaminophen Source NCI Thesaurus License

 

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