Acetaminophen

Generic Name
Acetaminophen
Brand Names
Acephen, Acetadryl, Allzital, Apadaz, Arthriten Inflammatory Pain, Bupap, Butapap, Cetafen, Children's Silapap, Coricidin Hbp Cold & Flu, Darvocet-N, Dayquil Sinex, Diphen, Dolofin, Dologen, Dologesic Reformulated Jun 2016, Duralgina, Dvorah, Endocet, Esgic, Exaprin, Excedrin, Excedrin PM Triple Action, Excedrin Tension Headache, Feverall, Fioricet, Fioricet With Codeine, Goody's Back & Body Pain Relief, Goody's Body Pain, Goody's Extra Strength, Goody's Headache Relief Shot, Goody's PM, Hycet, Legatrin PM, Little Fevers, Lorcet, Lortab, Mapap, Mersyndol, Midol Complete, Midol Cramps & Bodyaches, Nalocet, Norco, Orbivan, Pamprin Max Formula, Pamprin Multi-symptom, Panadol, Pediacare Children's Fever Reducer Pain Reliever, Percocet, Percogesic Reformulated Jan 2011, Pharbetol, Premsyn Pms, Prolate, Rivacocet, Robaxacet, Robaxacet-8, Roxicet, Sudafed PE Sinus Headache, Tactinal, Tencon, Trezix, Triatec, Triatec-30, Triatec-8, Tylenol, Tylenol PM, Tylenol With Codeine, Ultracet, Vanatol, Vanatol S, Vanquish, Xodol, Xolox, Zamicet, Zflex, Zydone
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C8H9NO2
CAS Number
103-90-2
Unique Ingredient Identifier
362O9ITL9D
Background

Acetaminophen (paracetamol), also commonly known as Tylenol, is the most commonly taken analgesic worldwide and is recommended as first-line therapy in pain conditions by the World Health Organization (WHO). It is also used for its antipyretic effects, helping to reduce fever. This drug was initially approved by the U.S. FDA in 1951 and is available in a var...

Indication

In general, acetaminophen is used for the treatment of mild to moderate pain and reduction of fever. It is available over the counter in various forms, the most common being oral forms.
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Associated Conditions
Acute Gouty Arthritis, Acute Musculoskeletal Pain, Allergic Reaction, Allergy to Tree Pollen, Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS), Chills, Cold, Common Cold, Cough, Cough caused by Common Cold, Coughing caused by Flu caused by Influenza, Dyskinesia of the Biliary Tract, Dyskinesia of the Urinary Tract, Febrile Convulsions, Febrile Illness Acute, Fever, Fibromyalgia, Flu caused by Influenza, Headache, Joint dislocations, Menstrual Distress (Dysmenorrhea), Mild pain, Muscle Inflammation, Muscle Injuries, Muscle Spasms, Musculoskeletal Pain, Myalgia, Nasal Congestion, Neuropathic Pain, Osteoarthritis (OA), Pain, Postoperative pain, Premenstrual cramps, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Rhinopharyngitis, Rhinorrhoea, Severe Pain, Sinusitis, Spasms, Spastic Pain of the Gastrointestinal Tract, Sprains, Symptoms Cold, Tension Headache, Toothache, Upper Respiratory Tract Infection, Whiplash Syndrome, Acute Torticollis, Articular inflammation, Cold or flu syndrome, Mild to moderate pain, Minor aches and pains, Minor pain, Moderate Pain, Moderate to severe pain
Associated Therapies
Airway secretion clearance therapy, Anti-spasmodics, Bronchodilation

Comparision Between Paracetamol and Ibuprofen in Closure of Patent Ductus Arteriosus

Phase 2
Not yet recruiting
Conditions
Interventions
First Posted Date
2023-12-01
Last Posted Date
2023-12-01
Lead Sponsor
Assiut University
Target Recruit Count
56
Registration Number
NCT06152796

Effect of Acetaminophen Versus Ibuprofen in Treating Recurrent Apthous Ulcers in Pediatric Celiac Disease

Phase 4
Not yet recruiting
Conditions
Interventions
First Posted Date
2023-11-29
Last Posted Date
2023-12-28
Lead Sponsor
Cairo University
Target Recruit Count
12
Registration Number
NCT06149507

The Efficiency of Periarticular Multimodal Drug Injection in Pain Management Following Primary Unilateral TKA

First Posted Date
2023-11-01
Last Posted Date
2024-05-02
Lead Sponsor
Damascus University
Target Recruit Count
80
Registration Number
NCT06112548
Locations
🇸🇾

Damascus university, Damascus, Syrian Arab Republic

A Multi-surgery Assessment of ZYNRELEF (HTX-011), AMAZE.

First Posted Date
2023-10-31
Last Posted Date
2023-10-31
Lead Sponsor
Heron Therapeutics
Target Recruit Count
30
Registration Number
NCT06109415
Locations
🇺🇸

First Surgical Hospital, Bellaire, Texas, United States

🇺🇸

Legent Orthopedic Hospital, Carrollton, Texas, United States

🇺🇸

JBR Clinical Research, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

and more 2 locations

A Multi-surgery Assessment of ZYNRELEF (HTX-011), AMAZE

First Posted Date
2023-10-31
Last Posted Date
2023-10-31
Lead Sponsor
Heron Therapeutics
Target Recruit Count
30
Registration Number
NCT06109428
Locations
🇺🇸

Endeavor Clinical Trials, LLC, San Antonio, Texas, United States

🇺🇸

First Surgical Hospital, Bellaire, Texas, United States

Heamodynamic Effects of Paracetamol in Septic Shock Patients

Phase 4
Completed
Conditions
Interventions
First Posted Date
2023-10-11
Last Posted Date
2023-10-12
Lead Sponsor
Ayah Mohammed Khalil
Target Recruit Count
61
Registration Number
NCT06076980
Locations
🇪🇬

Cairo University hospitals, Cairo, Egypt

Comparison of the Efficacy of Paracetamol and Ibuprofen in the Management of Fever in Sepsis Patients

First Posted Date
2023-09-29
Last Posted Date
2024-01-08
Lead Sponsor
Ankara City Hospital Bilkent
Target Recruit Count
84
Registration Number
NCT06061575
Locations
🇹🇷

Ankara City Hospital, Ankara, Turkey

A Prospective Study to Investigate Safety and Tolerability of Shorter Infusion of Fabrazyme

First Posted Date
2023-08-31
Last Posted Date
2024-08-09
Lead Sponsor
Sanofi
Target Recruit Count
18
Registration Number
NCT06019728
Locations
🇺🇸

Emory University School of Medicine Site Number : 1005, Atlanta, Georgia, United States

🇺🇸

Lysosomal and Rare Disorders Research and Treatment Center, Inc Site Number : 1002, Fairfax, Virginia, United States

🇺🇸

Infusion Associates Site Number : 1001, Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

and more 2 locations

Evaluation of Apraglutide on Gastric Emptying

First Posted Date
2023-08-16
Last Posted Date
2024-10-24
Lead Sponsor
VectivBio AG
Target Recruit Count
42
Registration Number
NCT05995704
Locations
🇳🇱

ICON Clinical Research Unit, Groningen, Netherlands

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