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==General information== | ==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. | 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. | ||
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<br>Extravasation: N/A | <br>Extravasation: N/A | ||
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| − | + | *'''Generic names:''' APAP, paracetamol | |
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Revision as of 15:03, 2 December 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.
Routes: PO, PR
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
- Generic names: APAP, paracetamol
- Brand names: Calpol, Panadol, Tylenol