Meaning acetaminophen
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A nonaspirin pain reliever or analgesic. Acetaminophen may be given alone to relieve pain and inflammation or it may be combined with other drugs, as in some migraine medications, which contain acetaminophen, a barbiturate, and caffeine.
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A drug that reduces pain and fever (but not inflammation). It belongs to the family of drugs called analgesics.
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A drug that reduces pain and fever but not inflammation. A member of the family of drugs called analgesics, it is found in many over-the-counter medications, such as Tylenol®.
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U.S. name for "para-acetylaminophenol," 1960, composed of syllables from the chemical name; in Britain, the same substance is paracetamol.
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This medicine relieves pain. You can buy this without getting a prescription from your doctor. Anacin and Tylenol are examples of acetaminophen.
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a normal pain relieving and inflammation decreasing drug with a viability comparable to aspirin, ex
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noun Definition: a medicine used to relieve pain and reduce fever Example Sentence: One way to treat a headache is to take two tablets of acetaminophen.
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A drug that reduces pain and fever (but not inflammation).
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(n) 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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A common, over-the-counter drug used to reduce fever and relieve mild to moderate pain, but which does not reduce redness or swelling (inflammation).
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Acetaminophen is an analgesic pain killer and antipyretic fever reducer. It is the preferred treatment for patients with aspirin allergy, ulcers, or clotting (bleeding) disorders. Patients who are tak [..]
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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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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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A drug that reduces pain and fever (but not inflammation). It belongs to the family of drugs called analgesics.
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medication used to relieve pain and reduce fever
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<drug> The generic name for a common nonprescription medication useful in the treatment of mild pain or fever. This is called paracetamol in the UK. [American term] Synonyms: paracetamol. (25 Jun 1999)
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A compound that relieves mild pain and reduces fever. Acetaminophen has also been found to be suitable for people who can't take aspirin because of aspirin-related allergic reactions or stomach i [..]
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component of many over-the-counter pain killers (such as Tylenol*) and cold medications. It reduces fever and sensitivity to pain.
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