Acetaminophen is a non-opioid, non-salicylate analgesic. The site and mechanism for the analgesic effect of acetaminophen has not been determined but is thought to primarily involve central actions.

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Acetaminophen 10mg/mL; soln for IV infusion; preservative-free. The precise mechanism of the analgesic and antipyretic properties of acetaminophen is not established but is thought to primarily ...

Acetaminophen (APAP, N-acetyl-para-aminophenol, paracetamol) is available over the counter and used widely to relieve mild-to-moderate pain from head and muscle aches, pain secondary to local ...