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Paracetamol ( acetaminophen[ a]) is a non-opioid analgesic and antipyretic agent used to treat fever and mild to moderate pain. [ 13][ 14][ 15] It is a widely used over the counter medication. Common brand names include Tylenol and Panadol .
Paracetamol poisoning, also known as acetaminophen poisoning, is caused by excessive use of the medication paracetamol (acetaminophen). [ 2] Most people have few or non-specific symptoms in the first 24 hours following overdose. These symptoms include feeling tired, abdominal pain, or nausea. This is typically followed by absence of symptoms ...
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs[ 1][ 3] ( NSAID) [ 1] are members of a therapeutic drug class which reduces pain, [ 4] decreases inflammation, decreases fever, [ 1] and prevents blood clots. Side effects depend on the specific drug, its dose and duration of use, but largely include an increased risk of ...
Acetaminophen is added to Vicodin to offset the side effects of hydrocodone. Depending on the specific formulation of Vicodin, it can contain 300 mg to 750 mg of acetaminophen and 2.5 mg to 10 mg ...
Common side effects include dizziness, sleepiness, constipation, and vomiting. [1] [3] Serious side effects include addiction, decreased rate of breathing, low blood pressure, severe allergic reactions, and liver failure. [1] Use during pregnancy may harm the fetus. [1] Use with alcohol is not recommended. [3]
Codeine/paracetamol, also called codeine/acetaminophen and co-codamol, is a compound analgesic, comprising codeine phosphate and paracetamol (acetaminophen). Codeine/paracetamol is used for the relief of mild to moderate pain when paracetamol or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs; such as ibuprofen, aspirin, and naproxen) alone do not sufficiently relieve symptoms.
Butalbital/acetaminophen, sold under the brand name Butapap among others, is a combination medication used to treat tension headaches and migraine headaches. [ 1][ 4][ 5] It contains butalbital, a barbiturate and paracetamol (acetaminophen), an analgesic. [ 4] Versions also containing caffeine are sold under the brand name Fioricet among others ...
Butalbital. Butalbital is a barbiturate with an intermediate duration of action. Butalbital is often combined with other medications, such as paracetamol (acetaminophen) (as Butalbital/acetaminophen) or aspirin, for the treatment of pain and headache. The various formulations combined with codeine are FDA -approved for the treatment of tension ...