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

Opioid-Free Pain Protocol After Shoulder Arthroplasty

First Posted Date
2022-08-05
Last Posted Date
2024-01-12
Lead Sponsor
Henry Ford Health System
Target Recruit Count
80
Registration Number
NCT05488847
Locations
🇺🇸

Henry Ford Health, Detroit, Michigan, United States

Effect of Kunamin in SARS-CoV-2 RT-PCR Positive Covid-19 Patients

First Posted Date
2022-06-14
Last Posted Date
2022-06-14
Lead Sponsor
RAAS Nutritionals, LLC
Target Recruit Count
71
Registration Number
NCT05417997
Locations
🇹🇷

Kayseri City Hospital, Kayseri, Kayseri Province, Turkey

Multi-Modal Anesthesia Protocol in Pain Management of Patients Undergoing Posterior Lumbar Spinal Fusion Surgery

First Posted Date
2022-06-10
Last Posted Date
2022-06-10
Lead Sponsor
University of Puerto Rico
Target Recruit Count
100
Registration Number
NCT05413902
Locations
🇵🇷

Puerto Rico Medical Center - University District Hospital, San Juan, Puerto Rico

Efficacy of Intravenous Ibuprofen and Paracetamol on Postoperative Pain and Tramadol Consumption in Shoulder Surgery

First Posted Date
2022-06-02
Last Posted Date
2023-08-18
Lead Sponsor
Bezmialem Vakif University
Target Recruit Count
2
Registration Number
NCT05401916
Locations
🇹🇷

Muhittin Calim, Istanbul, Fatih, Turkey

The Effects of Acetaminophen on Fear

Not Applicable
Conditions
Interventions
First Posted Date
2022-05-31
Last Posted Date
2022-05-31
Lead Sponsor
University of Guelph
Target Recruit Count
266
Registration Number
NCT05396677
Locations
🇨🇦

University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Ketorolac-an Option for Post Operative Pain Management After Elective Cardiac Surgery.

First Posted Date
2022-05-05
Last Posted Date
2022-09-30
Lead Sponsor
National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, Pakistan
Target Recruit Count
60
Registration Number
NCT05361824
Locations
🇵🇰

National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan

Pain Multidisciplinar Intervention in Major Trauma Patients

First Posted Date
2022-05-02
Last Posted Date
2024-08-20
Lead Sponsor
Nuria Llorach-Perucho
Target Recruit Count
80
Registration Number
NCT05355441
Locations
🇪🇸

Corporació Sanitària Parc Taulí, Sabadell, Barcelona, Spain

Breastmilk Alone or in Combination With Paracetamol for Reducing Pain

Phase 4
Conditions
Interventions
First Posted Date
2022-04-29
Last Posted Date
2022-04-29
Lead Sponsor
Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Target Recruit Count
60
Registration Number
NCT05354479
Locations
🇧🇩

BSMMu, Dhaka, Bangladesh

A Phase II Study of Vibecotamab (XmAb14045) for MRD- Positive AML and MDS After Hypomethylating Agent Failure

First Posted Date
2022-03-18
Last Posted Date
2024-11-01
Lead Sponsor
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Target Recruit Count
42
Registration Number
NCT05285813
Locations
🇺🇸

M D Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, United States

Comparative Study Between the Prophylactic Intravenous Administrations of Acetaminophen vs Dexamethasone vs Pethidine Regarding the Incidence of Shivering Induced by Single Shot Spinal Anesthesia in the Orthopedic Surgeries of the Lower Limbs

Phase 4
Active, not recruiting
Conditions
Interventions
First Posted Date
2022-03-17
Last Posted Date
2022-09-15
Lead Sponsor
Ain Shams University
Target Recruit Count
108
Registration Number
NCT05284409
Locations
🇪🇬

Ain Shams University Hospitals, Cairo, Egypt

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