| Drug Name: | Acetaminophen |
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| Drug Class: | Analgesic, Antipyretic |
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| Mechanism of Action: | Inhibits prostaglandin synthesis in the central nervous system |
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| Use: | - Relief of mild to moderate pain
- Reduction of fever
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| Side Effects: | - Rare, but can cause liver toxicity at high doses
- Allergic reactions (rare)
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| Contraindications: | - Hypersensitivity to acetaminophen
- Severe liver disease
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| Specialty: | - Primary care
- Emergency medicine
- Pediatrics
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