Paracetamol

Introduction Uses of paracetamol
Structure General contraindications
Discovery Drug interactions
Synthesis Paracetamol in overdose
Commercial manufacture Hypersensitivity
Chemical characteristics Children
Pharmacokinetics Asthma

Mode of action

Pregnancy, labour and breast feeding
     

Paracetamol, also known as acetaminophen, is a long-established, non-prescription, peripherally-acting antipyretic analgesic drug. As such it is a common ingredient in over-the-counter analgesics and cold and flu remedies.

Structure

Discovery

The painkilling properties of paracetamol were discovered by accident when a similar molecule (a