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Revision as of 14:08, 2 November 2017
General information
Class/mechanism: Antipyretic / Not completely understood. The main mechanism proposed is the inhibition of cyclooxygenase (COX), and recent findings suggest that it is highly selective for COX-2.
Route: PO
Extravasation: N/A
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Diseases for which it is used
No known antineoplastic properties. Used as a supportive medications especially prior to blood product and biologic product (e.g. monoclonal antibody) infusions.
Also known as
Paracetamol